‘Censored in Germany’: Elon Musk sparks controversy after posting banned ‘anti-immigration’ film on X
Elon Musk There was a stir after sharing the full version Armie HammerThe latest film on X, Citizen Policing, gave his more than 240 million fans free access to a film banned in Germany over concerns it could incite violence against immigrants.The video remained on Musk’s account for about 48 hours before being deleted. Its writer and director, a German film producer, also published this article Uwe Bollwhich has since been reuploaded by other X users.“Civil Guard” is released in the United States on June 19. Hammer plays Sanders, a wealthy American living in Croatia who becomes a member of a feared vigilante group that targets violent criminals, rapists and corrupt judges. As his campaign gained traction online, he became both a wanted criminal and an unlikely public hero.The film was refused an age rating in Germany because regulators believed its violent content and anti-immigration themes could encourage violence against immigrants. The film was banned in the country for depicting extreme violence and anti-immigration messages, The Daily Telegraph reported.The story follows Hammer’s character as he embarks on a violent mission to rid Europe of criminal immigrants. The cast also includes Costas Mandylor, Désirée Giorgetti, Steffen Mennekes, Neb Chupin and Mukit Abdul Hamid.After Musk released it, the movie climbed up the Apple TV charts. Responding to a post about Citizen Policing ranking second on Apple TV, Musk wrote: “Citizen Policing 2 will be better.”Ball also announced on X that a sequel, Citizen Violence 2, will be released in 2027The film is one of Hammer’s first starring roles since his Hollywood career stalled in 2021 amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations. Hammer has denied the accusations, and after a lengthy investigation, Los Angeles prosecutors declined to bring criminal charges against him in 2023.Hammer previously told The Hollywood Reporter that landing the role was an exciting moment.“I’m pretty sure I cried,” he said. “At this moment, I thought: I’m going to do the thing that I love most besides my kids. I’m going to do a damn cat food commercial. I just want to work again. “Reflecting on the accusations and the damage to his career, Hammer added: “These problems are all of my own making. This didn’t happen to me by accident. I didn’t do what people say I did. But I brought very dangerous and unsafe people into my life, I pissed off the people in my life, and here we are.”The film also received a harsh critical response. In its review, Variety described Citizen as “violent, incoherent, and morally bankrupt exploitation” and said Hammer’s comeback “can only be hurt by this project.”
