Phantom of the future: sit-in against the withdrawal of Bengali cinema theaters, Soumitra called fascist politics

Moviegoers and young activists joined a sit-in on Sunday to protest the withdrawal of director Anik Dutta's film "Bhobishyoter Bhoot" (The Ghost of the Future) from almost every multiplex and theatrical single screen West Bengal.

The Spanish Soumitra Chatterjee wrote a letter in which he described the films as "vindictive" and "undemocratic" and "fascist politics".

The film, a social and political satire aired Friday in packed halls, was apparently removed by the owners of the hall following "instructions from higher authorities," said Dutta.
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"I still have no official communication regarding the cancellation.All they said, is that the instructions were given by the highest authorities. have received immense support and the film's fraternity has shown great solidarity, "said the president. director of the bus block 2012 Bhobishyot Bhooter (Future of Ghosts).
The sit-in was organized by supporters and activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) in front of the Star Theater, one of the oldest commercial theaters in Bengal.

Dutta read the letter sent by the veteran actor at the protest. Chatterjee said that it was "a vindictive act" of the administration.

Dutta then criticized the "excessive" use of the posters of Prime Minister Mamata Banerjee in and around the festival venues, claiming that the film's personalities

Chatterjee were wondering if he existed in the country "a platform where people can express themselves freely" and if filmmakers can include any content with which the authorities do not agree. 19659004] "I strongly condemn such a fascist policy, even if it remains secret," he wrote.

In his letter, Chatterjee hoped that all those responsible for the release of the film "will realize that it is an undemocratic act". and & # 39; protest against it & # 39 ;.

According to a statement from the film production company, the State Intelligence Service wrote to producer Kalyanmoy Chatterjee in search of a private scree.

They asked to be examined in the light of the information received, according to which this could "harm the public's feelings that could lead to public order". The producer immediately replied that the film had been adopted by the CBFC and that asking for the private screening was beyond the jurisdiction and legal authority of the police.

The team of "Bhobishyoter Bhoot" received no further response before the broadcast of the film.