The North Korean Mission in Nigeria has submitted a formal complaint to the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), concerning the illegal distribution of a film the mission referred to as provocative.
According to a statement issued by the CFVBC’s head of Corporate Affairs, Mike Ekumo,
A 2014 American political satire film, The Interview, had instigated brouhaha across the world for demonstrating the assassination of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.
The statement said the North Korean mission regarded the said movie as not only provocative, but also with the intent of instigating the assassination of the North Korean Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-un.
During a courtesy call to the NFVCB, the North Korean Ambassador in Nigeria, Jong Choi, expressed displeasure with the movie, saying it not only misrepresented the developments achieved by his country but sought to portray and instigate negative global opinion against its leadership.
He pleaded with the NFVCB to institute a plan to fizzle out the movie in the Nigerian market and block supply sources.
The Director General of NFVCB, Patricia Bala, also informed the envoy that the agency had carried out due diligence in investigating the matter.
Mrs. Bala said the movie in question was never submitted to be considered for distribution in Nigeria and that its illegal sale was carried out within underground markets.
“The rules and regulations guiding distribution and exhibition of movies in Nigeria frown at any content capable of causing a breach of public order or subjecting any individual or nation to ridicule. The agency has already swung into action against the illegal distribution of the said movie.
“The monitoring and enforcement operatives of the board are under clear directives to track and bring those involved to face the full weight of the law.’’ the statement said.
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