There are reports that the live-action fantasy-comedy movie ‘Barbie’ has been banned in parts of Pakistan over LGBT content.
The live-action fantasy-comedy movie that has been released today across the world has apparently being banned and postponed in UAE and EGYPT over LGBT content.
However, until now there are many cinemas in Pakistan that are showing Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer in the theatre except for a few in Punjab.
The movie ‘Barbie’ was not being shown in a Lahore theatre named ‘Universal Cinema’: let’s take a look:Â
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However, later the cinema authorities posted that they will soon reschedule their timings as ‘Barbie’ has been given a green light by the Punjab board for screening.
The movie which was made with a budget of apparently $145 million is being shown in renowned cinemas in Karachi; let’s see where:
- Nueplex Cinema (Both Askari 4 and DHA)
- Atrium CinemaÂ
- Cinepax Cinema
- The Arena (Bahria Town)Â
- Cinegold Plex (Bahria Town)
Greta Gerwig’s directional movie has always had deep ties to the LGBTQIA+ community. The colorful production design and presence of openly LGBTQIA+ performers like Hari Nef and Alexandra Shipp in the 2023 live-action Barbie movie is just continuing a proud tradition.Â
Besides Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the much-awaited Greta Gerwig film stars Ferrera as Gloria, Rhea Perlman as Ruth Handler, Will Ferrell as Mattel CEO, Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie, Issa Rae as President Barbie, Dua Lipa as the Mermaid Barbies, Michael Cera as Allan, John Cena as Kenmaid and several others.
