Published 2 years ago

First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

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The first Arabic Netflix movie has sparked a public drama in the Middle East. Critics have denounced the film as a threat to family and religious values. Others have rallied to the film's defense, saying detractors are in denial. The controversy has re-ignited debates in the region over artistic freedom.

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The Independent

First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

The first Arabic Netflix film has sparked controversy in Egypt and beyond

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

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First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

The first Arabic Netflix film has sparked controversy in Egypt and beyond

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The Washington Post

First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

The first Arabic Netflix film has sparked controversy in Egypt and beyond

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Channel News Asia

First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos and sparks controversy

Titled Ashab Wala A’azz, which means No Dearer Friends, the movie is an Arabic version of the Italian hit Perfect Strangers, which has inspired many other international remakes.

2 years ago·Singapore

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MY Northwest

First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

CAIRO (AP) — A Lebanese father tells his teenage daughter she is free to choose whether to have sex with her boyfriend despite his reservations.An Egyptian wife discreetly slips off her black, lacy underwear from under her clothes before heading out for dinner, and it’s not her husband she’s trying to tantalize.And in a dramatic moment, a man reveals that he is gay, a secret he has kept from his longtime friends who are shocked — but seem mostly…

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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