A tricksy filmmaker has made two censors at the British Board of Film Classification watch a 10 hour film of paint drying!
Filmmaker Charlie Lyne raised £6000 for the project and submitted the film to the BBFC as a "protest against censorship and mandatory classification."
"To my great shame," Lyne admitted during a Reddit AMA. "I have not watched the film in its entirety."
The poor BBFC censors wasn't so lucky, spending two days making notes before finally making their judgement:
U. Suitable for all ages.
Lyne is apparently in talks with a London cinema for a screening, if you want to catch it yourself. Here's a sample:
Riveting, isn't it? Although, much more entertaining than most things on terrestrial TV, especially ITV! Although, this may give a channel a idea.. Celebrity Watching Paint Dry!
Original source: Radio Times.
Filmmaker Charlie Lyne raised £6000 for the project and submitted the film to the BBFC as a "protest against censorship and mandatory classification."
"To my great shame," Lyne admitted during a Reddit AMA. "I have not watched the film in its entirety."
The poor BBFC censors wasn't so lucky, spending two days making notes before finally making their judgement:
U. Suitable for all ages.
Lyne is apparently in talks with a London cinema for a screening, if you want to catch it yourself. Here's a sample:
Today's the day: two BBFC examiners are currently watching 'Paint Drying'. AMA: https://t.co/weVqKBnZzf pic.twitter.com/tTsS15176P
— Charlie Lyne (@charlielyne) January 25, 2016Riveting, isn't it? Although, much more entertaining than most things on terrestrial TV, especially ITV! Although, this may give a channel a idea.. Celebrity Watching Paint Dry!
Original source: Radio Times.
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