The latest Warner Bros/DCU movie, Wonder Woman, may be banned in Lebanon as a result of its lead actress, Gal Gadot, being Israeli.
According to The Daily Star (via Arab News), the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade has been prompted to “take the necessary measures” to prevent the film being screened in the country because they are officially at war with Israel.
The country has a law in place that boycotts Israeli products and bars Lebanese citizens from travelling or having contact with Israeli citizens.
The ban on the film has not yet been enforced, and a representative of one Lebanese cinema chain stated that a premiere has been planned. Furthermore, the Associated Press has reported posters and digital billboards for the film have been spotted in Beirut.
A security official told AP that a recommendation from a six-ministry-member committee would be required for the ban to be enacted.
Gadot’s most recent films, Fast and the Furious and Batman vs Superman, were both shown in Lebanon, though the latter was met with protest from campaigners. She previously served in the Israeli army and expressed support for Israeli forces when they led a military offensive against Gaza.
The group Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel-Lebanon has praised the ministry's call and has launched a campaign to boycott the film.
Wonder Woman is out in Irish cinemas this Friday – read our 4 star review here.
