Child Rights Panel Questions CBFC, UNICEF Over Screening Of Films On Same-Sex Relationships In Bengal Schools

On Wednesday, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) wrote to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on a complaint received, forwarding a media report about eight short films on same-sex relationships.

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According to media reports, eight short films on same-sex relationships made by young filmmakers were shortlisted for Prayasam's 'Bad and Beautiful World Film Festival'.

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After reopening educational institutes in West Bengal, the films are scheduled to be screened at several schools to 'promote inclusiveness'.

. @NCPCR_ seeks explanation from Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and UNICEF over screening of short films on same sex relationaships at schools in West Bengal.@PTI_News pic.twitter.com/yuCjNzAIw4

¡ª Uzmi Athar (@UzmiAthar1) November 10, 2021

The screening was to be organised by UNICEF partner Prayasam.

NCPCR asked CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi to "kindly provide your comments" within ten days whether the selected movies "have obtained certification for screening in the State or not" and "what category of certification has been provided to the selected movies".

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The movies mentioned include 'Dwitiya Purush', 'Dhora Pore Gechi Aami', 'Dutto', 'Deya Neya', 'Durbin', 'Dekha', 'Dakkhina' and 'DumbBell'.