SaralnamaFWICE condemns undeclared ban on Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's The Bengal Files in West Bengal theatres. The film about 1946 Direct Action Day faces screening restrictions. FWICE opposes theatre owners' reluctance to show the film due to political pressure. They call it an infringement on freedom of expression and creative liberty. FWICE urges the state government to ensure unobstructed screening. The federation warns that such restrictions set a dangerous precedent for creative freedom in Indian cinema. The Bengal Files, part of Agnihotri's Files trilogy, continues to release nationwide and internationally. It aims to spark dialogue about a critical period in Indian history. (Updated 8 Sep 2025, 23:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- FWICE condemns undeclared ban on Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's The Bengal Files in West Bengal theatres
- The film about 1946 Direct Action Day faces screening restrictions
- FWICE opposes theatre owners' reluctance to show the film due to political pressure