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'Persepolis' Banned In Lebanon

March 12th, 2008 8:30pm EDT favorite Add to My News
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PersepolisOscar-nominated animated movie Persepolis has been banned in Lebanon. Authorities in the Middle Eastern country claim the film, about a young girl growing up during the 1979 Iranian revolution, presents a distorted image of Muslims in Iran.

Lebanese officials say they've banned the movie, which is based on the autobiographical graphic novel by co-director Marjane Satrapi, because they want to avoid potentially offending any pro-Iranian elements in Lebanon, including political and paramilitary opposition organization Hezbollah.

However, Persepolis' distributors Front Row Entertainment are still hoping the film will be granted a DVD release in the country.

The company's Gianluca Chacra says, "They (Lebanese authorities) want to stay on the safe side and not create any more friction. We're still hoping for a DVD release in Lebanon."

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)






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