First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

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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 accepting.

The scenes in the first Arabic Netflix movie have sparked a public drama as intense as the one that plays out onscreen. On social media and TV talk shows and among friends in Egypt and other Middle East countries, a torrent of critics have denounced the film as a threat to family and religious values, encouraging homosexuality and unfit for Arab societies.

One irony is that Netflix in the Middle East shows many non-Arabic movies and series that feature gay characters in a positive light, premarital and extramarital sex and even nudity — which is typically banned in cinemas in the region — with little outcry. The movie’s cast are mostly prominent Lebanese stars and its events are set in Lebanon. There, it has garnered many positive reviews. Fans said it discussed relatable topics away from stereotypes that are usually attached to gay characters or cheating spouses on screen.

Fans said the film Perfect Strangers discussed relatable topics away from stereotypes that are usually associated with gay characters or cheating spouses on screen.“The movie touched on issues that the society refuses to confront but they do happen,” she said. “We all have a dark side and hidden stories.”“Technology has changed society. Restricting movies is not the answer,” she said.

 

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this woke shit does not represent the conservative values of the arab/muslim world

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