Across the globe, numerous movies have been banned for one or other reason. In this series we will know why certain movies were banned and where:
1: Cannibal Holocaust: This classic movie was banned in many countries like Australia, Burma, Japan, South Africa etc for extreme violence and animal cruelty. The movie was considered as a gory movie and the ban was never lifted at some places. However, few countries allowed after desired censorship and proper rating. Cannibal Holocaust also raised eyebrows and many litigations followed.
2: Da Vinci Code: Many countries like Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Sri Lanka and Vatican City banned the movie for alleged blasphemy. Based on a novel by Dan Brown, the movie was an attempt to find the Holy Grail. However, the ban hardly influenced the business. The movie went on to become a global blockbuster.
3: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and sequel: For extreme violence not suitable for public viewing, the series was banned in some countries including Australia, Singapore and Ukraine. However, ban was removed after restricting viewership to a particular class of public. The series acquired cult status in the Gory movies genre. The bloodshed in movie led to protest in parts of US and blamed the movie for growing violence in society.
4: Kissa Kursi Ka: In 70’s the movie was banned in India after accusations of portrayal of Indira Gandhi. The ban was lifted when Janta Party came to power overthrowing Congress democratically. As a political satire, the movie gained cult status. But on box office, the movie failed to make any mark. It was declared a flop.
Iran have banned many movies that contain sexual or anti Islamic views. Censorship prevails in cinema in Iran. Cannibal Holocaust, Scarface, Hostel series, Borat, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Brokeback Mountain, Harold and Kumar series etc. have been banned for violence or sexual content. Exorcist, The Passion of the Christ, Bruce Almighty, Da Vinci Code, Alexander, 300 has been banned for being anti-Islamic in nature. Schindler’s List was banned for glorifying Jewish cause.
For The Reel; Written By: Sujoy Ghosh
1: Cannibal Holocaust: This classic movie was banned in many countries like Australia, Burma, Japan, South Africa etc for extreme violence and animal cruelty. The movie was considered as a gory movie and the ban was never lifted at some places. However, few countries allowed after desired censorship and proper rating. Cannibal Holocaust also raised eyebrows and many litigations followed.
2: Da Vinci Code: Many countries like Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Sri Lanka and Vatican City banned the movie for alleged blasphemy. Based on a novel by Dan Brown, the movie was an attempt to find the Holy Grail. However, the ban hardly influenced the business. The movie went on to become a global blockbuster.
3: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and sequel: For extreme violence not suitable for public viewing, the series was banned in some countries including Australia, Singapore and Ukraine. However, ban was removed after restricting viewership to a particular class of public. The series acquired cult status in the Gory movies genre. The bloodshed in movie led to protest in parts of US and blamed the movie for growing violence in society.
4: Kissa Kursi Ka: In 70’s the movie was banned in India after accusations of portrayal of Indira Gandhi. The ban was lifted when Janta Party came to power overthrowing Congress democratically. As a political satire, the movie gained cult status. But on box office, the movie failed to make any mark. It was declared a flop.
Iran have banned many movies that contain sexual or anti Islamic views. Censorship prevails in cinema in Iran. Cannibal Holocaust, Scarface, Hostel series, Borat, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Brokeback Mountain, Harold and Kumar series etc. have been banned for violence or sexual content. Exorcist, The Passion of the Christ, Bruce Almighty, Da Vinci Code, Alexander, 300 has been banned for being anti-Islamic in nature. Schindler’s List was banned for glorifying Jewish cause.
For The Reel; Written By: Sujoy Ghosh
1 comment:
K3 was banned for reasons very much political. But it was not a that great movie. it was just another NSD type low profile extremely loud drama.
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