Oppenheimer controversy: ‘Oppenheimer’ by Christopher Nolan which has getting applauds over the involvement of Bhagavad Gita in the movie is now facing backlash, and the reason still remains same. The movie which features the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his life during the World War II. And now, the highly anticipated movie has been facing dispute because of scene involving s*x and the sacred Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. The inclusion of this scene has sparked outrage and calls for a boycott, leading to debates about artistic expression, religious sentiments, and cultural sensitivity.
Outrage over s*x scene featuring Bhagavad Gita
“Oppenheimer” features a pivotal sx scene between Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer and Florence Pugh’s character, Jean Tatlock. In the midst of a personal moment, Tatlock requests that Oppenheimer recite a passage from the Bhagavad Gita, an important Hindu scripture. This portrayal has sparked discontent and negative feedback from certain individuals who interpret it as being offensive and inconsiderate towards their religious convictions.
Calls for boycott and twitter backlash
The controversy surrounding the film has prompted calls for a boycott from individuals like author Harris Sultan, who took to Twitter to express his dismay. He accused Hollywood of disrespecting the Bhagavad Gita by featuring it in a s*x scene, considering it a sign of disrespect and racism. Social media has become a battleground and people have passionately decry the scene’s inclusion.
Christopher Nolan has defended his decision to include the s*x scene, stating that it was essential to accurately portray Oppenheimer’s life and his relationship with Jean Tatlock. Oppenheimer had a strong interest in Sanskrit and was knowledgeable about ancient Hindu texts, such as the Bhagavad Gita. The importance of the script in the film is rooted in factual events, as Oppenheimer was personally affected by the profound philosophical teachings of the Gita.
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