'The Brutalist' censored for India release: Intimate scenes, nudity trimmed
What's the story
Adrien Brody's critically acclaimed film, The Brutalist, is all set to premiere in India on Friday, February 28. However, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly cut over two minutes of content from the period drama. The film, which has received 10 nominations at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards, traces the story of a Hungarian Jewish architect and his wife rebuilding their lives in post-World War II America.
Censorship specifics
Details of the scenes that were removed
An insider told Mid-Day, "There is an intimate scene between Laszlo Toth and a sex worker, which has been cut short. The nudity has been blurred and the sexual acts, snipped." "In another intimate sequence, the visual of the genitals has been clipped. There was a scene where Laszlo is watching a pornographic clip; that has been deleted." "Nearly two-minute footage of the film has been removed, and a minute of it has been replaced after the CBFC viewing."
Studio compliance
Warner Bros. agreed to changes for Indian market release
Reportedly, Warner Bros., the studio behind bringing The Brutalist to India, has agreed to these changes. The decision was taken to ensure the film's release in the Indian market. Despite the changes, scenes showing characters smoking or consuming alcohol or drugs will still carry necessary disclaimers as per CBFC guidelines.