‘Flying Fish vs Blind Donkeys’
(Lanka-e-News-16.July.2013, 11.30PM) Sri Lanka yesterday banned the film ‘Flying Fish’ (Igillena maluwo) which earned international merit. The ban was imposed by the Defense Ministry , and this decision was made public by the national defense media spokesman Lakshman Halugalle.
This film was not only banned in SL but also orders had been given by the State Film Corporation chairman Asoka Serasinghe to call back the film reel that had been sent to the Mexico film festival for screening.
Though Film Corporation permission is not necessary for participating in a film festival , the Customs permission has to be obtained when the reel is being dispatched. By all this it is Serasinghe the notorious villain who got an opportunity to became a hero by withdrawing that permission.
It is to be noted that these dastardly actions are being taken to recall this film reel by Institutions that have no role to play in this, when the relevant Public performance Board which is vested with the official powers had granted the authority to screen this film.
(Lanka-e-News-16.July.2013, 11.30PM) Sri Lanka yesterday banned the film ‘Flying Fish’ (Igillena maluwo) which earned international merit. The ban was imposed by the Defense Ministry , and this decision was made public by the national defense media spokesman Lakshman Halugalle.This film was not only banned in SL but also orders had been given by the State Film Corporation chairman Asoka Serasinghe to call back the film reel that had been sent to the Mexico film festival for screening.
Though Film Corporation permission is not necessary for participating in a film festival , the Customs permission has to be obtained when the reel is being dispatched. By all this it is Serasinghe the notorious villain who got an opportunity to became a hero by withdrawing that permission.
It is to be noted that these dastardly actions are being taken to recall this film reel by Institutions that have no role to play in this, when the relevant Public performance Board which is vested with the official powers had granted the authority to screen this film.
