jordan pulse -
Report: Ahmed Salama
The controversy that arose over allowing the screening of the American movie "Barbie" continues, which is accused of contradicting moral and religious values, especially since several Arab countries banned its showing, and it was criticized even in Western countries that praise freedoms.
The film is accused of promoting homosexuality and transgenderism, which, if true, contradicts the values of conservative Jordanian society and is not compatible with its customs, traditions, or religious and cultural beliefs.
The Lebanese Ministry of Culture banned the screening of the film earlier because it "contradicts moral and faith values, and Kuwait also banned it because it" offends public decency, and incites violations of public order, customs and traditions," while local websites in the Sultanate of Oman reported that the film is prohibited from being shown in the country. , because it contained scenes inappropriate for children and focused on homosexual stories.
The Ministry of Culture and Arts in Algeria also decided to withdraw the license to the film due to its “contradictions with morals.” On the other hand, other countries allowed it to be shown, such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt. Then, later, it was announced in Lebanon that the Lebanese General Security agreed to release the film in all theaters. Provided that the official date for its showing in cinemas will be determined.
Jordanian director Burhan Saadeh confirmed in a statement to "Rum" that the film is far from art and its moral, artistic and human role.
He noted the need for film authorities and organizations to review and re-evaluate the Barbie movie, because it does not represent the civilization, history of our beloved country, nor our moral and religious beliefs.
He pointed out that the film promotes homosexuality, incites feminism, and the dispensation of women separately over men, calling on the censors and concerned authorities to re-evaluate their opinion on showing the film.
He considered that the film is outside art and does not represent the civilization of conservative Jordanian society and people's awareness, stressing that allowing films such as Barbie to be shown has a negative impact, especially on children and young age groups.