United Arab Emirates bans Pixar’s Lightyear from cinemas over lesbian kiss

United Arab Emirates bans Pixar’s Lightyear from cinemas over lesbian kiss
The United Arab Emirates has banned Pixar’s Lightyear from showing in cinemas amid reports the film includes a kiss between two female characters (Alamy)

The United Arab Emirates has banned Pixar’s Lightyear from showing in cinemas amid reports the film includes a kiss between two female characters.

The Emirates, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, announced through its Media Regulatory Office of the country’s Ministry of Youth and Culture that the movie will not be opening in the country this Thursday.

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