Nepal Film Producers Association Appeals for 'Lalibazar' Film Release Amidst Legal Dispute
Kathmandu. The Nepal Film Producers Association has expressed its concern after the Nepali film 'Lalibazar' got entangled in a legal dispute on the eve of its release.
Following a writ filed in court regarding the film, the association issued a press release appealing for the protection of the producer's investment and creative freedom.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Uday Kumar Ingram, Chairman of the Nepal Film Producers Association, it was mentioned that films are not just a means of entertainment but also a powerful medium for freedom of thought and expression.
The association believes that creating obstacles for a film, which has been made with an investment of millions of rupees and years of hard work from hundreds of technicians and artists, at the final stage of its release has made the entire industry apprehensive.
The statement indicated that a writ being registered in court when the state's statutory body, the 'Film Censor Board,' has already granted permission for screening, will weaken the morale of independent investors and creators. 'The process of filing a writ with the intention of stopping or affecting the film at the verge of its release carries the risk of weakening the investors' confidence and stifling creativity,' the statement read.
The association, while expressing full faith in the rule of law and the judiciary, has demanded an end to the tendency of imposing restrictions or obstacles on creativity.
The association has urged the court and all concerned parties to create an environment for the uninterrupted release of 'Lalibazar', keeping in mind the essence of cinema, the security of investment, and freedom of expression.
It is also hoped through the statement that the respect for creators and the hard work of investors will be properly valued.
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