'Barbie' Banned in Yet Another Country for Allegedly Promoting Harmful Values

The movie "Barbie" banned in Algeria

The movie "Barbie" has been banned in Algeria due to its "damaging morals" and alleged promotion of homosexuality. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, had initially opened in the country and attracted around 40,000 viewers. However, it was subsequently removed from theaters following a request from the Ministry of Culture and Arts.

Algeria bans "Barbie" for alleged promotion of homosexuality

The movie "Barbie" has been banned in Algeria due to its alleged promotion of homosexuality, according to an official source. The decision was made because the film was deemed to be against Algeria's religious and cultural beliefs.

Algerian government bans film for "damaging morals"

The Algerian government has banned a film for "damaging morals," according to a private news site. The film was set to be distributed by MD Ciné and shown in leading cinemas, but the government has informed them that it will not be allowed to be screened.

Kuwait bans "Barbie" and "Talk to Me" to protect public ethics

Kuwait has banned two films, "Barbie" and "Talk to Me," to protect public ethics and social traditions. The chairman of Kuwait's film censorship committee stated that "Barbie" promotes unacceptable behavior and distorts society's values. The decision to ban these films has sparked controversy and debate.

Lebanon bans film for promoting homosexuality

Lebanon's cultural minister, Mohammad Mortada, has banned a film for promoting homosexuality and sexual transformation. He believes the film contradicts values of faith and morality by diminishing the importance of the family unit.

"Free Guy" faces potential bans in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and UAE

The film "Free Guy" faced potential bans in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates due to concerns over its content. The Interior Minister of Lebanon requested a review by the censorship committee, with expectations that it would be banned. However, the film ended up opening in these countries on August 10, although it is unclear if any edits were made to comply with censorship requests.

Film banned in Vietnam over controversial map

A film has been banned in Vietnam due to its depiction of a controversial map of the South China Sea. The movie includes a U-shaped "nine-dash line" in the region, which has been a source of tension between Vietnam and China. The Vietnamese government found the content offensive and decided to ban the film.