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Algeria bans ‘Barbie’ movie, media and official source say

Official source cites film 'does not comply with Algeria's religious and cultural beliefs'
Margot Robbie attends the European premiere of “Barbie” in London, Britain July 12, 2023. Reuters
Margot Robbie attends the European premiere of “Barbie” in London, Britain July 12, 2023. Reuters

Algeria has banned the movie Barbie, which had been showing at some cinemas in the country for several weeks, an official source and the local 24H Algerie news site said on Monday.

The official source said the film “promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances” and that it “does not comply with Algeria’s religious and cultural beliefs.”

Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, the movie sends Mattel Inc’s (MAT.O) doll on an adventure into the real world. The film has topped $1 billion in box office ticket sales worldwide since its July 21 debut.

Lebanon and Kuwait have both also banned the film.

Algeria’s Culture Ministry supervises the contents of films projected in cinemas and can stop them from being shown.

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