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Cloud Atlas Director Says Censored Version of Her Movie 'Sucks'

Cloud Atlas Director Says Censored Version of Her Movie 'Sucks'

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The movie stars Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, and Susan Sarandon in a story that jumps through time -- but in China it loses 30 minutes.

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When Cloud Atlas had its big premiere party in China, The Wrap reports that producers in the audience were shocked by what was missing -- a full 30 minutes had been censored.

That 30 minutes, perhaps not surprisingly, included gay sex, but also reportedly included scenes between straight characters, plus violence. China often trims movies from overseas.

Lana Wachowski, the trans woman who cowrote and codirected the movie, was among those at the premiere and told reporters, "It sucks, really. But I believe you can watch the full version online."

The Wrap points out that might have been a jab at the country's piracy problem.

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Lucas Grindley is VP and Editorial Director for Here Media, which is parent company to The Advocate. His Twitter account is filled with politics, Philip Glass appreciation, and adorable photos of his twin toddler daughters.
Lucas Grindley is VP and Editorial Director for Here Media, which is parent company to The Advocate. His Twitter account is filled with politics, Philip Glass appreciation, and adorable photos of his twin toddler daughters.