Forbidden Movies
We have compiled a list of paintings that are banned for display in some countries, while in others they are masterpieces. There are various reasons, not always related to quality, not allowing films to be rented - an insult to the feelings of believers, an alien symbolism, a distortion of historical facts, the content of violence. In the history of cinema there are prohibited tapes that have earned more than one Oscar.
It is precisely those moments that consider the director simply necessary to close the screening of premium films on the big screens of some states. However, every viewer wants to see all the films, because it is known that the "forbidden fruit" has always been sweet. Many films have become classics of the genre, and for what reasons they did not pass the censorship judge for yourself.
Noah (2014)
Noah
Noah
The tape was banned in Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
The picture is based on the biblical story of the well-known ark during the Flood. The legend says about the pious family of Noah, who was given a mission to save the household and the innocent creatures of God. The rest of the people were mired in sins, and God decided to destroy them by sending a flood to the earth. A father and sons built a large ship of magic wood. King Topal-Cain wanted to seize a floating craft, but his troops were repulsed by divine defenders. During a heavy shower, he managed to penetrate the ship ...
The Hunger Games (2012)
The hunger games
The hunger games
Was banned in Vietnam due to violent scenes.
The time of the future of a prosperous country is the Capitol, in which not everything is so rosy. Citizens even rebelled against the government, and survival games were invented for them. Now every year a death show is held, as entertainment for wealthy residents. Of the 12 Districts of the state, two participants are chosen who are insanely difficult to survive in the struggle without the support of the sponsor, where death awaits natural factors or rivals. Katniss proposes his candidacy instead of her sister, and goes with a boyfriend in love on a live show, in which he should be left alone.
The girl with the dragon tattoo (2011)
The girl with the dragon tattoo
The girl with the dragon tattoo
The film was not released in India.
An exciting investigation will take place in Sweden, where millionaire Henrik Vanger turned to the disgraced journalist for help. Mikael Blomkvist was recently convicted of libel, and was deprived of the cash savings paid on the suit. Lisbeth Salander, a girl with an analytical mindset, but with a difficult temper, at the request of the oligarch, collected a dossier for the correspondent. The answer was pure and honest. For a decent reward, he must reveal the secret of the disappearance of the niece of a businessman Harriet Vanger.
At the edge of blood and honey (2011)
In the Land of Blood and Honey
In the Land of Blood and Honey
The film was banned in the Serbian Republic.
The history of military confrontation in the Balkans was the debut project created by Angelina Jolie. The action takes place in Sarajevo, eight years ago held the Olympics. Daniel and Islay were residents of Yugoslavia, they are of different nationalities, and the ensuing war placed the lovers on opposite sides of the barricades. The girl was in the camp of the enemy, where, by coincidence, her boyfriend serves as a guard. He is soon transferred to the front line, and Daniel helps the captive escape. Later, they are looking for an opportunity to be together ...
District number 9 (2009)
District 9
District 9
Banned in Nigeria.
Intriguing events take place in South Africa, where an alien ship of impressive size hangs right above Johannesburg. I could not hear anything from there for a few days, and when the scientists got inside, they found emaciated natives. Intelligent organisms, similar to large insects, suffered a catastrophe - earthlings had to shelter them. However, the fast-breeding creatures began to annoy the inhabitants, and a separate corner was allocated to the newcomers - area 9. They are controlled by a responsible official, who once, looking at the artifact in their refuge, was sprayed with an incomprehensible liquid. Modifications began to occur with Vikus ...
House. Travel History (2009)
Home
Home
It was banned immediately in 36 countries of the world.
The documentary film allows the viewer to see the past and the future of the beautiful planet Earth. From a bird's eye view you can learn about many wonderful places, but people live for today, ruthlessly destroying natural resources. Director Luc Besson shows that true art is created by nature - sunsets, sunrises, eternal ice, high mountains, bottomless seas and flowering forests. And the man? He can only destroy ...
Grotesque (2009)
Gurotesuku
Gurotesuku
The film did not come out in the UK.
The beginning did not foresee any difficult situations, just a couple in love was walking. The guys looked at the sights of the city, passing by the tunnels. Aki asked Kazuo if he could sacrifice his life for her. Quite unexpectedly, a stranger stunned them and brought them into his house, where, chained together, would ask the same question. Having scoffed with the help of special tools, the maniac will heal them and promise to let them go home. But only promise ...
Do not mess with Zohan! (2008)
You don't mess with the zohan
You don't mess with the zohan
Comedy did not like the authorities of the UAE.
Israeli commando Zohan Dvir has incredible power that can destroy an entire army. However, he dreams of a specialty stylist - a soldier wants to wriggle out of hostilities, with expiring feats. During an important mission to capture a Palestinian terrorist, he dramatized death and flew to New York. In the metropolis with a new hairstyle according to a made-up legend, he was not immediately able to find work. I had to suppress hatred of the enemy and get a hairdresser in the Palestinian quarter. But soon the hero learned ...
Harvey Milk (2008)
Milk
Milk
The film was banned in Samoa.
The biographical picture introduces the viewer to a US politician who once declared to the whole society that he is a representative of homosexual orientation. Harvey Milk was elected a member of the city government in San Francisco, and fought for the rights of sex minorities. Having made a call, he argued that it was not at all in the difference between people, but in human terms. The plot affects the last eight years of his life, which he paid in the struggle for tolerance.
Romance X (1999)
Romance
Romance
The film did not come out in Ireland.
She is a young teacher in a regular school. Marie has been living in the same apartment with her boyfriend for several months; Paul is engaged in modeling business. Sometimes it is difficult to understand what connects them? A handsome guy can lie down all night with a naked girl, and nothing in him will not falter. However, Marie gnaws not that he doesn’t love her for a long time, but sexual indifference, and the beautiful woman begins to break down. At the bar, having met Paolo, she tries to get distracted with him, but finds another, third ...
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Pul fiction
Pul fiction
The film was banned in Malaysia.
The legendary picture is not a linear storytelling - different moments are taken - leaps in time, miraculously combined into one. There are few actions, more dialogues for which the creator is famous for having a wonderful sense of humor. The guys are working on the criminal authority of Marcelas, and they are discussing the order given to them - to take a suitcase of money from the debtor. True, Jules is closer to a religious topic, and Vensant is concerned about the boss's wife, who should be entertained in the evening ...
Pirates of the Caribbean: At the End of the World (2007)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
The film did not like China.
The pirates, who are actively destroyed by Lord Beckett’s fleet, are experiencing hard times. The success of the company lies in the help of the sea devil Davy Jones, whose heart is with the lord. Against the background of these events, Elizabeth Swann and William Turner are seeking a vessel and map with the location of Captain Jack Sparrow at Robber Xiao. He is imprisoned by Davey on the mysterious edge of the World, representing a huge waterfall. The guy has not seen people for several years, and consciousness represents a pirate in the images of all the members of the Black Pearl ...
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
The da vinci code
The da vinci code
The show was banned in China, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Jordan.
The story begins with the murder of the curator of the Louvre, who left an encrypted message. Help recognize the cipher agrees Professor Robert Langdon, who knows the meaning of symbolism. He is assisted by cryptology expert Sophie, who is the granddaughter of the deceased museum worker. It turns out that the message is addressed to Langdon, and he is suspected of the crime committed. A fragile person helps to escape from custody, the girl is confident in his further help. They will have to decode the secrets of Da Vinci, which will lead to the ancient mystical manuscript.
Schindler's List (1993)
Schindler's List
Schindler's List
The film did not come out Indonesia.
The real events take place during the war in the Polish city of Krakow, where Jews will be kept in the ghetto. At this time, an enterprising German businessman Oscar Schindler arrives in the city. He is going to open a factory for the production of enamelware, and cleverly converges with the highest members of the SS, whom he entertains, and is seeking permission to build. Due to the lack of material resources, the entrepreneur turns to wealthy Jews who are prohibited from using capital, and in return takes them to work. Later, when his workers are taken away to Auschwitz, he will give up all the accumulated savings for their release.
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
Fahrenheit 9/11
Fahrenheit 9/11
It was decided to ban Kuwait.
In America, the numbering of the month is ahead of the date ... Yes, this is the very day of the terrorist attack in New York. The documentary describes the issues of this crime and military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. In all these terrible events, there is a specific hint at US President George W. Bush, who has business ties with Osama bin Laden. The range of interests was reduced to oil, weapons and all sorts of contracts. The project contains the point of view of director Michael Moore.
Hell Cannibals (1979)
Cannibal holocaust
Cannibal holocaust
The painting has been banned in a number of countries around the world.
The picture will show the viewer cruelty, and not only cannibals living in the deaf wilds of the Amazon. It was there that the expedition of journalists headed, hoping to surprise the world with the life of cannibals, whose tribes exist in the civilized 20th century. However, the enthusiasts did not return, and a squad of special forces with an affiliated professor, Harold Monroe, was supplied for the search. The group manages to capture the son of shaman Yakumo as a prisoner, and he found the lighter of the missing journalist. The guides brought the scientist into the territory of a dangerous tribe, and they returned the footage ...
The Great Dictator (1940)
The great dictator
The great dictator
The tape was banned not only in fascist Germany, but also in many pro-fascist states.
During the First World War, the barber was a soldier, serving in the army of the fictional Tomania, he even saved the pilot Shultz. However, having been injured and having lost his memory, he was treated for a long time. His country lost that war, and the dictator Adenoid Henkel came to power, looks like a Jewish hairdresser, as two drops. But the private does not know anything yet, he is discharged from a psychiatric hospital, and he sets orders in his barbershop.
Passion of the Christ (2004)
The passion of the christ
The passion of the christ
The painting was banned in Kuwait and Bahrain.
The fascinating picture will show the last 12 hours of life, which was given to Jesus as a test. He would be betrayed by Judas Iscariot for a sum of 30 pieces of silver known to all, and would lead the soldiers. The guardians will take the son of God to the court of Pontius Pilate, who, to the cry of the public demanding execution, will simply "wash his hands." True, he repeatedly suggested that people let go of the exhausted Jesus, but the crowd must be crucified. The disciples somehow fled all but the youngest, John ...
Exemplary Male (2001)
Zoolander
Zoolander
Banned in Malaysia.
Derek Zulander for several years considered the best man on the podium, his appearance is not marred by intelligence and other problems. But this time the first place was taken by the rival, constant competitor Hansel. Of course, the handsome man was saddened, and the accidental death of friends even made me think a little - “is appearance so important?” He wanted to say goodbye to high fashion and stay with his parents in the mining town. However, the proposal of the famous designer Mugatu made him return to his previous work ...
Films banned in Russia:
Russia 88 (2009)
This took place in Moscow during the activities of one of the last neo-Nazi groups "Russia 88". The leader of the gangster organization was Alexander "Bayonet", and "protected", wisely negotiating with law enforcement, a veteran of the Chechen war. Once all the ideas of Sasha, an active supporter of the superiority of the Russian nation, began to “go to pieces”. He learned that his sister met with a native of the Caucasus, and, of course, called him on the "arrow". However, Robert with connections was not a timid ...
Operation "Dead Snow" 2 (2014)
Dod sno 2
Dod sno 2
The picture with an abundance of blood and severed human organs tells that after the attack of the Nazi zombies in the mountain gorge, only Martin remained alive among the group of tourists. He even managed to drive away from a terrible place. Breaking away from the damned monsters, he had an accident, and in the cabin was a limb of a zombie fascist. The guy woke up in a hospital, where he was informed about the suspicion of killing friends - he lost his upper limb, and the doctors sewn the found arm. Possessing tremendous power, it exists as a separate life ...
Borat (2006)
Borat
Borat
Borat is proud of his homeland, and on the instructions of the Ministry of Journalism goes to the United States to glorify Kazakhstan. In his native Kushkek, his not very prosperous family remains. Arriving in New York, he saw Pamela Anderson on TV, and immediately decided to marry her. Quite by the way, a spouse died at home — a hunter shot dead, confused with a bear. And in the ice cream van, the correspondent makes a trip to Los Angeles ...
Clip (2012)
Klip
Klip
She is only 14 years old, Jasna is in the stage of transitional age with all the attendant factors. At home, the high school student tries not to stay - the father is incurably ill, the mother tries to earn money for the upcoming operation by any means, and her younger sister is not interested. The girl received a mobile phone with a camera as a gift, and every night she has fun with her friends, taking pictures of her parties. Drunkenness, drugs, sex with a guy who just uses her ...
No. 44 (2014)
Child 44
Child 44
Events take place in the 50s in the USSR. The country maniac maniac, on account of which already 44 victims. However, the government closes the investigation of the MGB officer Lev Demidov, because the killers are born only in capitalist countries. An employee in the family is in trouble - his wife is accused of treason, and he is demoted by sending him to the provincial city of Volsk. In the new position, the leader supports Demidov, and the investigation continues in secret from higher authorities.
Interview (2014)
The interview
The interview
Dave is a popular host of his show, which is called "Tonight at Skylark." Daily conversations with politicians, businessmen and artists have always been known to the public. Once marking the anniversary of the program, Dave learns that the terrible Korean dictator Kim Jong-un loves this show, as well as the Big Bang Theory. Producer Aaron through the sexy propagandist Suki makes an appointment with the bloody ruler. The ubiquitous FBI, having learned about the interview, instructs the television crew to kill the politician. Here the adventure begins ...
5 days in August (2011)
5 Days of War
5 Days of War
The picture highlights the events that occurred in Georgia in the 2008th year. Once in Iraq, a detachment of Georgians in the composition of the coalition forces saved an American journalist. Now Thomas Anders arrived at the invitation to an unfamiliar country, having learned about the military conflict. The correspondent is in the center of the political situation, where the Russian government actively participates in the interethnic incident between Georgia and South Ossetia, which is part of the state. Armed soldiers and navy are called "army of volunteers" ...
Adele's Life (2013)
La vie d'Adele
La vie d'Adele
She is a charming high school student who loves children and plans to become a teacher. Girlfriends advise Adele to pay attention to Paul, who likes a schoolgirl. The girl met him, and realized - she is not interested in a guy. The girl is in love with a mysterious beauty with blue hair that she met at the bar. Soon, they met - extravagant Emma was an artist with a non-traditional sexual orientation.
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