Danny Boyle Says Slumdog Millionaire Is 'Cultural Appropriation' That Couldn't Be Made Today

Danny Boyle on the set of his movie Slumdog MillionaireDanny Boyle has admitted he doesn’t think he could make his film Slumdog Millionaire today.In 2008, Danny directed one of his most popular movies, in which a teenager raised in a Mumbai slum wins the top prize on the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, answering the questions based on knowledge he acquired over the course of his life.At the time, Slumdog Millionaire received near-unanimous praise, winning both Best Director and Best Picture at the Oscars, although it proved more divisive among Indian communities, with some critics suggesting filmmakers from India have not received the same reception for similar works.In a new interview with The Guardian to promote his new film 28 Years Later, Danny admitted: “We wouldn’t be able to make that now. And that’s how it should be.“It’s time to reflect on all that. We have to look at the cultural baggage we carry and the mark that we’ve left on the world.”Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in Slumdog MillionaireHe continued: “At the time it felt radical. We made the decision that only a handful of us would go to Mumbai. We’d work with a big Indian crew and try to make a film within the culture. But you’re still an outsider. It’s still a flawed method.“That kind of cultural appropriation might be sanctioned at certain times. But at other times it cannot be. I mean, I’m proud of the film, but you wouldn’t even contemplate doing something like that today. It wouldn’t even get financed.”Danny added: “Even if I was involved, I’d be looking for a young Indian film-maker to shoot it.”Danny Boyle at the 28 Years Later premiere earlier this weekThe British filmmaker’s new offering, 28 Years Later is now in cinemas, rebooting the franchise he originated more than 20 years ago with 28 Days Later.He has previously said he hopes the movie can be the start of a new trilogy, with a sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, having already been shot, with Nia DaCosta on directing duties.MORE FILM NEWS:Aaron Taylor-Johnson Fuels Bond Rumours With This Awkward 28 Years Later Red Carpet MomentPirates Of The Caribbean Producer Teases Return Of Classic Characters In Much-Hyped Reboot'I Was Broke': Gary Oldman Gets Honest About Starring In 1 Of The Most Hated Films Ever

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