The Indian film board cut kissing scenes from the new “Superman” for being considered too sensual.
The Indian film board cut kissing scenes from the new “Superman” for being considered too sensual, sparking criticism from both the public and the film industry.
According to reports on social media, Indian viewers noticed that in two moments of the film, when the superhero leans in to kiss Lois Lane, the scenes were cut and fast-forwarded to the next moment.
The first cut occurs at the beginning of the film, when Clark Kent/Superman approaches Lois for a kiss in the kitchen of the journalist’s house. The second, a 33-second shot, shows Superman lifting Lois off the ground inside a shopping gallery while they kiss in the air.
The cuts have caused protests, and the Central Board of Film Certification has been accused of making arbitrary and inconsistent demands by censoring a kissing scene in a Hollywood film, while allowing much violence and misogyny to be portrayed in Indian productions.
Indian cinema has long had an uncomfortable relationship with kissing scenes on screen, and although censorship has eased in recent years, the country remains predominantly conservative and religious.
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