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Cut, Uncut - Male Circumcision

March 12, 2025

Removal of the foreskin is the most common operation performed on male children worldwide. Male circumcision is done for religious, cultural or medical reasons.

Cut, Uncut - Male Circumcision
For a long time, circumcision of boys was considered harmless. However, circumcised men are increasingly complaining of psychological and physical consequences. The procedure is rarely medically necessary.Image: Lucky You

In Africa, the WHO used male circumcision in the fight against AIDS. But more and more doctors say that the harm done by the procedure outweighs any medical benefits, and that this surgery is performed far too often.

Millions of Africans have been circumcised in recent years for medical reasons. Circumcision effectively reduces the infection rate with the AIDS virus HIV, declared the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2007 on the basis of US studies. Resistance is now forming.Image: Lucky You

Those affected are increasingly daring to go public, demanding that boys, too, be protected from circumcisions that are not medically necessary. Advocates say their right to physical integrity must be preserved. 

Image: Lucky You

But few take it as far as Florian. He’s sure that his circumcision as a child wasn’t medically necessary. Moreover, his parents were not informed about alternative options. He’s taking his case to court.

Originally, circumcision was a ritual that was adopted in various religions.Image: Lucky You

The film explores the question of when circumcision actually makes medical sense, and critically questions the ethics of this millennia-old practice.
 

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