Producer Paul Anderson, responsible for the production of the film “Monster Hunter“based on the famous gaming line Monster hunter Japanese publishing house Capcom, apologized for the scandal due to which the rental of the tape was disrupted in China.
Let us remind you that the impressions “Monster Hunter“in the Celestial Empire began 4 december, however, all sessions were soon canceled due to the fact that one of the characters in the film utters a phrase that, according to Chinese viewers, carries negative racist connotations.
Anderson noted that he was deeply saddened by what had happened – he in no way wanted to offend any of the spectators.
“In no way did we want to carry the idea of ​​discrimination or show disrespect to any groups of people with our film. On the contrary, our picture is dedicated to the ideas of universal unity,” explained Paul Anderson.
The director was also joined by members of the cast “Monster Hunter“…
Apologized Jin Ong, a Chinese artist who reached out to fans on his personal blog and expressed his sincere regret for three minutes.
In its turn Milla Jovovich She also did not stand aside – the performer of the main role assured that the team of the film did not carry any malicious intent, and that what happened was a common mistake.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJDAJTx9evo
It is noteworthy that the adjusted version will now go to the world distribution “Monster Hunter“- the racist joke was removed from it… The Russian premiere of the film should take place 14 january…
Recall that the Chinese were outraged by the phrase “Look at my knees! What kind of knees are these? Chi-knees“, in which the play on the words” knees “and” Chinese “is played out. It is consonant with the phrase”Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees – look at these“The Chinese perceive it as an insult, because they are compared to the Japanese, whom local nationalists still perceive as occupiers and war criminals.
Experts note that the scandal in China will cost dearly for Anderson and his sponsors. The painting actually bears the “stigma” of racist.
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