Bengaluru, Sept. 8 -- The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) today condemned the "undeclared ban" on the screening of the film "Bengal Files" in theatres across West Bengal, terming it a serious threat to freedom of expression and creative liberty in Indian cinema.
Representing 36 affiliated associations and thousands of members across the film and television industry, FWICE highlighted that the film, which has been duly certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), is facing restrictions without any official legal order.
In a detailed statement, FWICE expressed "shock" over the move, saying that such "indirect suppression of cinema is not only illegal but also sets a dangerous precedent" for the future of c...