Chinese Film Set During Cultural Revolution Gets Axed As 19th National Congress Nears

A promotional poster for the Chinese film, "Youth." The film was abruptly canceled just days prior to its scheduled premiere date. Screenshot via Twitter/Huayi Brothers Corp

Even a famous director in China is not immune to the forces of political censorship.

Feng Xiaogang’s new film, “Youth,” set during the tumultuous period of the Cultural Revolution, has been abruptly canceled just days prior to its scheduled premiere date, Sept. 29.