Socially conservative Singapore bans popular gay-oriented Taiwanese film

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REUTERS , SINGAPORE
Friday, Jul 23, 2004,Page 4

Sex and the City may be suitable for audiences in Singapore, but censors have drawn the line at Taiwan's highest-grossing film this year, banning the teenage romantic comedy because of its gay theme.

Formula 17, which has grossed double the US$100,000 it cost to make, was banned, because it encouraged homosexuality, Singapore's Films Appeals Committee said yesterday.

It said panel members thought the film "creates an illusion of a homosexual utopia, where everyone, including passersby, is homosexual and no ills or problems are reflected."

"It conveys the message that homosexuality is normal, and a natural progression of society," the panel said.

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What an incredible title! The people have NO SAY in the matter! It's a Fascist Regime with about 10 fascist conservative men controlling the entire country. The people of Singapore have no choice. How can a moral journalist call Singapore citizens conservative?