Darren Maule reveals why he wants to watch 'Inxeba'
The controversial film was banned in the
Eastern Cape this past weekend, but Darren Maule still wants to watch it.
Here's why...
Firstly, let me start off by saying that my views in this article are my own and not those of anyone else. These are purely my views and my opinions.
Nothing makes me want to go and buy a ticket to watch a movie more than when people try to ban it.
Some of the best films I have ever watched were at one time banned and, strangely enough, these films are more often than not banned because the themes are embarrassing or too revealing of a subculture, political stance or religious ideology, and not due to exorbitant violence or gratuitous sex.
Read: Darren’s review of Darren Aronofsky’s 'Mother!'
I will watch, read, and consume whatever I want to, thank you very much. I will not be bullied into a position and I will not be dictated to as to what is acceptable and what is not.
It's been the film that everyone's been talking about. 'Inxeba', also known as 'The Wound', was released this past weekend and was met with mixed reactions.
The film deals with the traditional Xhosa ritual of how boys transition into manhood and even features a gay love story.
According to an article published by Herald Live, the director of the film, John Trengove, has said in a statement that 'Inxeba is not for everyone, but there are many young South Africans, particularly from the black queer community, who have every right to watch and engage with it because it reflects something of their own experience.'
Check out the idea behind the story of the highly controversial film below:
Here's what I think...
I am not Buddhist but I watched 'Seven Years in Tibet'.
I am not a Samurai from Japan but I watched 'The Last Samurai'.
I am not Greek but I watched 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'.
I have Scottish ancestors who died under King Edward I but still enjoyed 'Braveheart'.
I am not a Maori or a New Zealander and loved 'Once were Warriors'.
I am not Jewish and was enthralled by 'Yentl'.
I am not Xhosa and I look forward to 'Inxeba (The Wound)'.
Will you be heading out to cinemas to watch the film? Share your comments with me below.