YouTube removes acclaimed director Emir Kusturica's channel

The video-sharing platform YouTube has deleted the "My Life" channel of renowned Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica. The channel, which he managed jointly with the Serbian editorial team of Sputnik, was taken down for violating the platform's terms of service.

"My Life" hosted approximately 34,000 subscribers and featured 243 videos. Content included episodes of Kusturica's authorial program, behind-the-scenes material from his film productions, musical performances, and various video clips of Kusturica's statements on global public and political events. YouTube has not provided specific reasons for the channel's removal.

Kusturica himself characterized the action as a "war on truth" and an attempt by a "totalitarian society" to silence those who speak honestly. The celebrated director, often referred to as the "Balkan Fellini," is a multiple recipient of top European film awards, including two Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his works like "Time of the Gypsies" and "Underground."

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This is a war on truth. This is an attempt by a totalitarian society to wage war against people who speak the truth.