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The film “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig and featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in lead roles, is facing bans in several Middle Eastern countries, including Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait, over alleged clashes with local values.
Algeria recently took a firm stance by prohibiting the screening of the movie, which had been playing in select cinemas for weeks.
The decision was reportedly driven by concerns expressed by official sources, who cited themes promoting “homosexuality and other Western deviances” as inconsistent with Algeria’s deeply rooted religious and cultural beliefs.
The Culture Ministry in Algeria holds the authority to regulate cinema content, allowing it to halt the presentation of specific films.
An official source stated that the film’s content contradicts Algeria’s moral and cultural principles.
Lebanon and Kuwait have also followed suit in banning the film.
Lebanon’s Minister of Culture, Mohammad Mortada, voiced concerns that the film “promotes homosexuality and sexual transformation,” which he deemed incompatible with religious and moral values.
“Barbie,” a Warner Bros. production, has garnered significant attention since its release on July 21, amassing over $1.185Billion in global box office earnings.
