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Filmmaker: Violence isn't just cinema's fault
5 Nov
Summary
- Filmmaker Amaal Mallik argues cinema isn't solely to blame for violence.
- He questions why violent song lyrics face less scrutiny than films.
- Mallik emphasizes upbringing and environment over media influence.
Filmmaker Amaal Mallik has weighed in on the debate surrounding violent films and their influence on young audiences, particularly following a recent chainsaw attack. Mallik contends that cinema should not be singled out as the sole contributor to criminal actions. He highlights that personal upbringing, life experiences, and societal factors significantly shape an individual's behavior.
Mallik also draws attention to the music industry, questioning why songs containing problematic lyrics and themes often escape the level of scrutiny applied to films. He cites examples of popular songs that, in his view, should be subject to the same critical evaluation as movies, especially those found on platforms like YouTube and Instagram that promote aggression and objectification.
The discussion was intensified by an incident where a 21-year-old man attacked students with a chainsaw in Andhra Pradesh. This event led some to suggest that violent films might offer a harmful template to impressionable viewers. However, Mallik maintains that creators are not solely responsible, emphasizing parents' role in monitoring what children consume and respecting age ratings for cinematic content.
