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| Movie theater chain halts UK screenings of film about Prophet Muhammad’s daughter |
| 2022-06-09 |
| [IsraelTimes] Protesters rally outside Bolton and Birmingham locations of Cineworld after its June 3 showing prompts safety concerns, harsh criticism from Islamic organizations Cineworld, a British movie theater chain headed by an Israeli, has pulled a controversial film about the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad from all of its locations after protests took place outside of theaters, a Wednesday report said. The chain said the decision was "to ensure the safety of our staff and customers," according to the BBC. More than 120,000 people have signed a petition for the film, "The Lady of Heaven," to be pulled from UK cinemas. Protests of up to 200 people were reported at the Bolton and Birmingham theater locations of Cineworld on Sunday. The chain is headed by Israeli CEO Mooky Greidinger, who, along with his brother, Israel, owns 29 percent of the company. The Bolton Council of Mosques in particular spoke out against the film, calling it "blasphemous" and saying it "misrepresents orthodox historical narratives and disrespects the most esteemed individuals of Islamic history," according to the report. The film’s executive producer, Malik Shlibak, said he welcomed people expressing their views but said cinemas should "stand up and defend their right to show films that people want to see." "I think cinemas are crumbling to the pressure, and taking these decisions to quell the noise," Shlibak told The Guardian. The film, which premiered in the UK on June 3, tells the story of Lady Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Some critics argue that the very mention of the prophet is an insult to Islam. "everything is an insult to Islam, even Mohamhead" The film’s website explains that holy figures were not represented by actors, but were rather portrayed as special effects and lighting techniques, as the representation of sacred figures is taboo in Islam. "They were portrayed as explosions" However, by candlelight every wench is handsome... the film has racked up heavy criticism in light of its plot and portrayals of sacred figures, particularly of Fatima and Aisha, Muhammad’s wife. The UK-based Islamic media organization 5Pillars said the film was "two hours plus of the most extreme Shia sectarian narratives." |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #11 That does explain all of it except Oye Como Va‘s response, Woodrow. Nice find! I believe it was you who asked so kindly some days ago why recently I’ve been posting articles deep in the night. Fred is still recovering, so we continue covering his AOs as well as our own... and time management is not my forté. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2022-06-09 23:01 |
| #10 Laith, an Iraqi child in the middle of a war-torn country at the hands of ISIS, after losing his mother, finds himself a new home with an elderly woman who tells him the story of Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, from the Twelver Shia perspective, explaining how she was the first victim of terrorism. No wonder the mudslums got their soiled panties in a wad. |
| Posted by: Woodrow 2022-06-09 19:23 |
| #9 A movie about a child molester and his daughter. Will a movie about Biden's daughter will be next? What kind of sick bastards shows with his little girl!? I thought the "Bolton Council of Mosques" had been converted to a pig farm. To please the pagan swine moon goddess of course. |
| Posted by: Woodrow 2022-06-09 19:18 |
| #8 ^ Nice. Now do one with "Mooky" and "Israel" |
| Posted by: Oye Como Va 2022-06-09 10:25 |
| #7 Roses are red Violets are blue Aisha was six Mohammed fifty-two |
| Posted by: Pholing Crererong6639 2022-06-09 10:22 |
| #6 You can't make this stuff up: the chain is headed by Israeli CEO Mooky Greidinger, who, along with his brother, Israel, owns 29 percent of the company. |
| Posted by: Oye Como Va 2022-06-09 10:19 |
| #5 Great. Another movie your have to get stoned before watching. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2022-06-09 10:10 |
| #4 But, Pi$$ Christ was "edgy..." |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2022-06-09 08:35 |
| #3 Al-Qaeda Threatens India with Child Suicide Bombers for ‘Blasphemy’ (Mentioning Muhammad’s 9-y/o Wife) |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2022-06-09 08:29 |
| #2 As it's about Mohammed and a young girl, I presume it's X rated, or the UK equivalent. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2022-06-09 07:48 |
| #1 As it's about Mohammed and a young girl, I presume it's X rated, or the UK equivalent. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2022-06-09 07:48 |