"Bohemian Rhapsody" will be released in China, apparently without any scene of Freddie Mercury kissing other men

According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Bohemian Rhapsody" will be shown in China without any homosexual scene.

the QUEEN Biopic tells the story of the legendary British rock band and its leader Freddie Mercurywho was a gay man.

Given China's strict policy on LGBTQ representation in the entertainment sector, staged scenes Mercury Kissing other male characters – which is at least a minute of the film's duration – should be censored.

The announcement of "Bohemian Rhapsody"The theatrical release in China comes just days after the censorship of the actor in the country Rami Malekof Oscars speech.

Malek, who won the Oscar for "Best Actor" for his portrayal of the late singer in the film, did censor an LGBT reference by Mango TV, one of China's most popular channels and one of only two networks that broadcast live the Oscars broadcasting in China.

By accepting the price, Malek "Listen, we shot a film about an immigrant homosexual who lived his life without any excuse, and the fact that I'm celebrating him and his story here tonight proves that we're longing for stories like this." Mango TVThe subtitles removed "gay man" and replaced it with "special group".

"Bohemian Rhapsody" will receive a limited release in China next month by the National Alliance of Arthouse Cinemas (NAAC), a public-private initiative led by China Film Archive, a state-funded body, and a consortium of commercial theater chains.

The film, which brought in more than $ 860 million worldwide, raised four Oscars during the weekend: "Best Actor", "Best Film Editing", "Best Sound Mixing" and "Best Sound Editing".

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