Hong Kong has banned films that tarnish China's image

Cinema Hall in China / Photo EPA-EFE / RUNGROJ YONGRIT

Hong Kong's parliament has passed a new law banning the screening of films believed to be in violation of China's national security interests.  

Penalties for violating the law include up to three years in prison and a $ 130.000 fine.  

Critics believe the new law will be disastrous for the local film industry, writes the BBC. 

"This will instill fear in film circles" 

The Law on Film Censorship was approved by the Legislative Council, which had no objections. According to him, the secretary general, the second most powerful man in the city administration, has the authority to revoke the film's license if it is found that it "supports, promotes or encourages activities that could endanger national security."  

Director Kiwi Chau, whose documentary "The Revolution of Our Time", which describes the protests in 2019, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, told Reuters that the law "will exacerbate self-censorship and instill fear in film circles." 

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