The Disney movie that was censored in several Arab countries. Photo / file
Authorities from much of the Muslim world have banned the screening of Disney’s new animated film “Year of Light” in theaters in the region due to “the inclusion of a short kiss between a lesbian couple,” the company said in a statement. Note. And Chris Evans, voice of the protagonist, was not silent.
The concrete thing is that thirteen nations and the Palestinian territory have banned the Pixar film in which actor Chris Evans gave his voice to play the character who inspired the astronaut. Buzz Lightyear in the saga of Toy Story.
This presents a huge box office challenge for one of the biggest Disney animated films of the year.as the film industry emerges from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic.
Light year. The film was banned in several Muslim countries. photo / file
Why “LightYear” was censored in Muslim countries
The film includes a female character voiced by actress Uzo Aduba who briefly kisses her partner. in a scene. This has proved too much for censorship in many Muslim-majority nations, where laws often criminalize same-sex relationships.
“Nations that have refused to allow the film to be shown include Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the United Arab Emirates,” Disney said. The UAE, headquarters of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, announced earlier this week that they would not allow the film to be shown.
Many Muslims consider gays and lesbians to be sinners.. Indeed, in some parts of the Arab world, members of the LGBTQ community have been arrested and sentenced to prison. Some countries even retain the death penalty.
Studies in the past have allowed censors to cut films from global distribution due to their content.also in the Middle East market.
Recently, Disney has faced protests from activists and members of its staff for what they described as Executive Director Bob Chapek’s slow response to public criticism of Florida legislation dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by naysayers.
Chris Evans with Lightyear at the film premiere. Photo / AP.
What Chris Evans said about Lightyear’s censorship
The film’s actors described the UAE’s previous decision as disappointing.
“It’s frustrating,” Evans told the agency. Associated Press earlier this week at the London premiere of “Lightyear”.It feels good to be part of something that is making social progressbut it’s with this bittersweet frustration joke because, at the same time, there are still places they haven’t reached. ”
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