Directed by Greta Gerwig, “Barbie” did not please the Vietnamese government in scenes depicting political-geographical conflict. check out!
starring margot robbie (“Babylon”), “Barbie” It is one of the most anticipated films of 2023 and days after its premiere, its production has been a subject of controversy on the other side of the world. Having been “involved” in one of the old territorial disputes in the South China Sea, its launch should stay out of Asia.
according to a report by deadline, The broadcast of “Barbie” is officially banned in Vietnam. i saw kian thanhThe country’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the feature film was banned from the site because of scenes showing the “line of nine dashes” in the South China Sea region. U-shaped signage is used to represent territories claimed by the People’s Republic of China.
In addition to stressing that the decision was taken by the National Film Evaluation Board, the Vietnamese minister said:
“We have not licensed the American film Barbie for release in Vietnam because it contains an offensive nine-dash line image.”They said.
What is “nine dash line”?
The so-called “Nine Dash Line” is an international geographical conflict that reinforces China’s sovereignty over part of the South China Sea. In addition to Vietnam, countries such as Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan and the Philippines also claim the region, and despite the fact that the location received a negative approval from the Hague Court in 2016, the Chinese government recognizes this decision.
This is not the first time Vietnam has banned films depicting the nine-dash line. “Uncharted: Off the Map” (2022), and even DreamWorks Animation, “Abominable” (2019) were officially banned by the government. “John Wick 4: Baba Yaga” was not authorized for release in the country due to the involvement of Donnie YenA Chinese actress who supports China’s sovereignty over the disputed territory.
About “Barbie”
In the story, Barbie begins to question her perfect world – where there are no cold showers, nightmares or flat feet – isn’t as perfect as she thought. So, in order to achieve perfection, she decides to go to the real world to know the whole truth about the universe.
Accompanied by Ken, she travels through Barbieland and invades our world, ready to get to know humans more closely. However, the ruthless president of a Barbie doll company won’t let her wander for long and follows her until she’s completely safe in his world… well, exactly. watch Trailer:
Besides Robbie and Gosling, there’s also “Barbie”. Alexandra Shipp (“Tick, tick… boom!”), simu liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Emma McKay (“sex education”), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“Secret Invasion”), Issa Rae (“one crime for two”) and nakuti gatwa (“Doctor Who”) and singer dua lipa Like different versions of Barbie and Ken.
Michael Cera (“Juno”), will ferrell (“Eurovision”), Kate McKinnon (“Ghost Buster”), america ferrera (“Superstore”), conor swindells (“sex education”), Emerald Fennel (“Beautiful Revenge”), and Helen Mirren (“Shazam: Fury of the Gods”), along with several others, complete the cast.
greta gerwigIn addition to directing the feature film, she also co-wrote the screenplay for “Barbie” with her husband. Noah Baumbach, The film will premiere in Brazilian cinemas on July 20.
Which 2023 release are you most looking forward to? Vote for your favorite movie!
- “Insidious: The Red Door” (July 6)
- “Mission: Impossible: Reckoning – Part 1” (July 13)
- “Barbie” (July 20)
- “Oppenheimer” (July 20)
- “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” (August 10)
- “Agent Stone” (August 11)
- “Blue Beetle” (August 17)
- “Talk to Me” (August 17)
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (August 31)
- “Witches’ Night” (September 14)
- “Kraven the Hunter” (October 5)
- “Saw X” (October 26)
- “Dune: The Part” (November 2)
- “The Marvels” (November 10)
- “The Hunger Games: The Song of Birds and Serpents” (November 16)
- “Aquaman and the Lost Empire” (December 21)
- “Rebel Moon” (December 22)
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