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‘Wicked’ Banned in Kuwait

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Wicked' banned in Kuwait, the latest Hollywood film to be censored in the conservative Gulf state.
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  • The decision to ban 'Wicked' reportedly prompted by concerns over the film's themes and content, which some speculate may be seen as incompatible with Kuwaiti 'public ethics'.
  • Kuwait has a history of censoring Hollywood films, having previously banned 'Barbie' for similar reasons, underscoring the region's strict moral and cultural standards.
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