The famous Polish director, Krzysztof Zanussi, visited Azerbaijan at the invitation of the Ministry of Culture, and gave a series of lectures for young film-makers.
On July 13 at around 14:00, his interview about the work and relations with Azerbaijan and the merits of screenwriter Rustam Ibrahimbekov appeared on the site Public.az.
However, two hours later, the interview was removed from the site, and then appeared again, but without mentioning the name of Ibrahimbekov. On the same day, the site ANN.az reprinted the interview, but after an hour, the interview was removed from that site.
Thus, the opinion of the world-known producer seemed to someone in Baku dangerous or uncomfortable, and his interview was subjected to censorship.
Probably the authorities invited Zanussi to Baku, but did not expect that, being invited from the Ministry of Culture, he would dare to defend an opponent of the authorities.
Turan agency attempted several times to reach Zanussi himself at the Landmark for a comment, but each time, we were told that he was not in his room. Turan also failed to find a person at the Ministry of Culture who could explain where the famous film director gives lectures. -02В-
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