Fitna (film)
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| - | '''Fitna''' is a film created by [[Dutch politician]] [[Geert Wilders]] that will offer a critical view on the world of [[Islam]] and the [[Qur'an|Koran]]. It is expected to be released in March 2008. The name comes from the [[Arabic language|Arabic word]] [[Fitna (word)|Fitna]] which is mostly used in Islam to describe things that are ''challenging the faith with rational arguments''.(Originally the word was used to describe testing the authenticity of gold with varying methods.) | + | | style="text-align: left;" | |
| + | "Press freedom advocacy group [[Reporters Without Borders]] called the changes "dramatic" and said the growing influence of the [[OIC]] in the [[Human Rights Council]] was "disturbing." --article on Indonesia's opposition to ''[[Fitna (film) |Fitna]]''[https://www.crosswalk.com/11572252/] | ||
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| + | '''''Fitna''''' is a 2008 short film by [[Dutch people|Dutch]] [[House of Representatives of the Netherlands|parliamentarian]] [[Geert Wilders]]. Approximately 17 minutes in length, the film attempts to demonstrate that the [[Qur'an]] motivates its followers to hate all who violate Islamic teachings. The movie shows selected excerpts from [[Sura]]s of the [[Qur'an]], interspersed with media clips and newspaper cuttings showing or describing acts of violence and/or hatred by [[Muslim]]s. | ||
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| + | The film argues that Islam encourages – among other things – acts of [[terrorism]], [[antisemitism]], [[violence against women]], violence and subjugation of infidels and [[Violence against LGBT people|against homosexuals]] and Islamic [[universalism]]. A large part of the film details [[Islam in the Netherlands|the influence of Islam on the Netherlands]]. The film was published on the Internet in 2008. Shortly before its release, its announcement was suspended from its website by the American provider because of the perceived controversy. It stirred a still continuing debate in the [[Netherlands]] as well as abroad. | ||
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| + | The Arabic title-word "[[Fitna (word)|fitna]]" means "disagreement and division among people" or a "test of faith in times of trial". Wilders, a prominent critic of Islam, described the film as "a call to shake off the creeping tyranny of Islamisation". | ||
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| + | On 27 March 2008, ''Fitna'' was released to the Internet on the [[Video hosting service|video sharing website]] [[LiveLeak]] in [[Dutch language|Dutch]] and [[English language|English]] versions. The following day, LiveLeak removed the film from their servers, citing serious threats to their staff. On 30 March, ''Fitna'' was restored on LiveLeak following a security upgrade, only to be removed again shortly afterwards by Wilders himself because of copyright violations. A second edition was released later. | ||
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Fitna is a 2008 short film by Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders. Approximately 17 minutes in length, the film attempts to demonstrate that the Qur'an motivates its followers to hate all who violate Islamic teachings. The movie shows selected excerpts from Suras of the Qur'an, interspersed with media clips and newspaper cuttings showing or describing acts of violence and/or hatred by Muslims.
The film argues that Islam encourages – among other things – acts of terrorism, antisemitism, violence against women, violence and subjugation of infidels and against homosexuals and Islamic universalism. A large part of the film details the influence of Islam on the Netherlands. The film was published on the Internet in 2008. Shortly before its release, its announcement was suspended from its website by the American provider because of the perceived controversy. It stirred a still continuing debate in the Netherlands as well as abroad.
The Arabic title-word "fitna" means "disagreement and division among people" or a "test of faith in times of trial". Wilders, a prominent critic of Islam, described the film as "a call to shake off the creeping tyranny of Islamisation".
On 27 March 2008, Fitna was released to the Internet on the video sharing website LiveLeak in Dutch and English versions. The following day, LiveLeak removed the film from their servers, citing serious threats to their staff. On 30 March, Fitna was restored on LiveLeak following a security upgrade, only to be removed again shortly afterwards by Wilders himself because of copyright violations. A second edition was released later.
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