GAGGED: FILM CENSORSHIP AS A TOOL FOR REPRESSION IN “DEMOCRATIC” SOCIETIES
Are filmmakers narrative-bearers for human rights, and what function is there for the gag order in a free and democratic society? Is censorship ever justified? Arts & Cultural consultant Russel Hlongwane (South Africa) will discuss these burning questions with filmmakers Sherif Al Azma (Egypt), Cait Pansegrouw (South Africa), Ena Sendijarevic (Netherlands), South Africa) and Durban International Film Festival curator Chipo Zhou (Zimbabwe – South Africa)