China Requests New Zealand Film Festival to Remove West Philippine Sea Documentary
The Chinese consulate asked the Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand to not screen the documentary 'Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Seas,' citing disinformation and political motives. Despite the request, the festival rejected it, emphasizing its independence and curatorial freedom. The documentary, which follows Filipino fisherfolk and security personnel delivering aid amid tensions in the waters, won an award at the festival.
New Zealand's Doc Edge Festival received a formal request from the Chinese consulate to drop the documentary 'Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Seas,' which it rejected. The consulate claimed the film contained disinformation and false propaganda, serving as a political tool for the Philippines. Despite China's urging, the festival maintained its independence and curatorial freedom. The Filipino documentary won the Tides of Change award at the festival and highlights the challenges faced by Filipino fisherfolk and authorities in delivering aid while navigating tensions in the waters.
The Doc Edge Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event, has been promoting documentary storytelling excellence for 20 years. According to the source: Rappler.
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