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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Atkinson

The Lady of Heaven: ‘Blasphemous’ British film banned in Morocco

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British filmThe Lady of Heaven has been banned in Morocco after it was accused of “loathsome partiality” by the country’s religious council.

It comes after the movie, which is about Fatima, the daughter of the prophet Muhammad, was pulled from Cineworld cinemas across the UK following protests by Muslims who claimed the film is offensive.

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