The Censorship Authority confirmed that the decision to withdraw the film “The Tagamoa Killer” was made in accordance with the Censorship Law and to uphold the legal and ethical standards governing such works.
In an official statement, the Authority explained that the original licensed script did not include some scenes that appeared in the released version, necessitating the removal of several scenes and phrases to comply with the approved censorship classification.
The statement also noted other violations related to the film’s promotional campaign, including the online release of an unauthorized trailer containing footage previously cut from the official version.
It added that an unauthorized promotional poster was circulated, bearing the phrase “inspired by true events,” which contradicts the production company’s assurances that the film is not directly related to the infamous case, potentially raising legal issues.
The Censorship Authority emphasized that the decision to withdraw the film is temporary, pending a review of the theatrical copies and confirmation that the required modifications have been implemented, with full adherence to censorship standards.
She confirmed that the film would be allowed to be re-released in theaters as soon as all legal requirements were met, thus striking a balance between creative freedom and protecting the public interest.
In this context, actor Ahmed El-Fishawy broke his silence three days after the film was pulled from theaters, having been scheduled for release during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
El-Fishawy expressed his astonishment at the withdrawal decision just hours after its release, commenting on his official Instagram account: “Regarding the incident with the film ‘The Tagamoa Killer,’ I retract my statement in astonishment and silence… and Happy Eid to you all.”
