Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling attended the premiere of “Barbie” at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California on July 9, 2023. The “Barbie” movie faced controversy when calls were made to ban the film in the Philippines due to a depiction of China’s “nine dash line” on a map. However, the movie has now been cleared for release in the country.
The decision to allow the movie’s release came after the film review board determined that the depiction of the map was “cartoonish” and did not include the controversial map feature used by China to claim parts of the South China Sea. Vietnam had previously banned another movie about Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig.
Promotional trailers for “Barbie” reportedly included a scene featuring the “nine-dash line.” However, the Philippines’ Movie and Television Review and Classification Board stated that the scene in question did not actually depict the controversial map feature. They clarified that the map shown in the film was portrayed in a cartoon-like manner and did not represent the “nine-dash line.”
The Philippine board reviewed the movie twice and consulted foreign affairs officials and legal experts before making their decision. They have requested that Warner Bros. blur the controversial lines in the movie to prevent further misinterpretation.
In 2016, the Philippines raised a complaint against China’s claim in the South China Sea, and an international tribunal in The Hague ruled against China. However, tensions persist as Beijing continues to reject the verdict. Other Asian countries have also protested China’s construction of various land installations in the disputed area.
A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Film Group responded to Vietnam’s ban by stating that the map in “Barbie Land” is a child-like crayon drawing and was not intended to make a political statement.
While the film authorities in the Philippines have accepted this explanation, they have issued a warning stating that they will not hesitate to sanction or ban any films that exhibit the “nine-dash line” if they are found to be contrary to the law.
“The Barbie” movie stars Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling as Ken. The film follows their journey of self-discovery after being expelled from the utopian Barbie Land.
Overall, the controversy surrounding the “Barbie” movie has highlighted the sensitive nature of territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The decision to clear the movie for release in the Philippines showcases the importance of careful consideration and review of sensitive content in the film industry.
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