Protest Filmmaker in Hiding, 'Upset' by U.S. Ambassador's Death
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
The director of a film that sparked protests in the Middle East is "upset" at the death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya and has gone into hiding, a consultant on the project said Wednesday.
"He's very upset that the ambassador got murdered," Steve Klein told Agence France Presse, adding that he had spoken to filmmaker Sam Bacile by phone earlier in the day, but did not know his location.
When Bacile was told about the death of U.S. ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, "he melted, he fell apart," added Klein, who said he was one of some 15 people behind the film, "Innocence of Muslims."
Bacile -- not his real name, according to Klein -- is concerned about family members in Egypt. "They're underground too, in hiding, he said.
He added that the reported Israeli-American director could suffer the same fate as Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh, who was assassinated in 2004 after triggering protests with an anti-Muslim film.
Asked if Bacile could be killed, he said: "If he goes public I'm sure he will."
Klein said he had only known the director by the name he gave when they first met, Sam Bacile -- reportedly a real estate developer, but whose name comes up blank on internet searches before the film row erupted.
"I'm sure it's something else," said Klein. "I have no idea why he picked 'Sam,' I have no idea why he picked 'Bacile.'"
13 September 2012, 06:43
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What those guys produced is an absolute piece of shit that has no other goal than to offend its viewers regardless of their faith. I am not a Muslim but when trying to watch it I sensed my intelligence bring insulted as well as my friend's and brothers faith. This movie as much interest as a tantrum of an acneing juvenile trying to get attention. Much better not to pay any attention to it. Shame about those guys in Libya but this is a storm in a tea-cup that should really be ignored...Also note Romney's stupid comments... He is such a dick!
13 September 2012, 09:10
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many movies about jesus and the Christian faith had been made without any act of violence ensuing after putting them in cinemas. Itan produced a movie about Jesus that is very offensive to Christians one that attacks the foundation of their beliefs; Christians voiced their concern about the movie but didn't go on the street and started breaking everything and killing Muslim ambassaders. I haven't seen the movie in question, however, I am for freedom of expression no matter what. Look at many writers who deny the holochost ever existed and remained writing books. there are many things about religion that are contestable. After all, religious books were written by humans and are subject to interpretations. Let people judge.
13 September 2012, 17:39
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Not quite true, trueself! In paris mid 1980s a movie where Jesus was having sexual intercourse with Maria-Magdalena created havoc: the cinema was burnt down by "Christians" and one person was killed... Not something to be proud of either.
I would like to see what reception a movie depicting King David as a bastard and mocking Jewish traditions would have. Maybe producing that kind of move would be a better response than burning down US embassies..
13 September 2012, 21:42
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I guess in those days it did not really matter. Bastard or not he was a very good man.
13 September 2012, 17:53
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I've got an even more detailed one: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EGYPT_FILMMAKER?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Now I am all for freedom of speech in principle, but this is one case where it is just plain insult and intended knowingly to do harm. Free speech does not equal hate speech.
13 September 2012, 17:55
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Yallah....Sam the imbecile will be found and removed. You reap what you sow. What an idiot!
