List of films banned in the Kavgaw

This is the complete list of films that have been banned in Kavgaw by the Kavgawese Media Rating Board.
These are titles that the board considers offensive to the standards based on their content are likely to receive the rating.  Although it is illegal to distribute and/or sell these films in Kavgaw, owning or watch a copy is legal except if the films contain illegal content (i.e. child abuse material).
Films that have been previously banned can be unbanned upon an appeals process if they change or remove the offending content, although the ratings board can change their mind on certain films.
==Ban list==
===Permanently banned===
Film Title 	Period of Ban 	Reason 	Release 	Original rating	Current rating 	Possession
All films by fascism and nazism 	1947-present 	Use of some materials as academic materials may be permitted. 	Multiple 	 	 	Multiple
Vase de Noces 	Release-present 	Banned because of obscenity and graphic depictions of bestiality and other content that is offensive and abhorrent. 	1974 	 	Appeal Rejected	Legal
Maladolescenza 	Release-present 	Banned due to sexually explicit scenes involving a 12-year-old female. Possession of this material is currently prohibited under the Child Sexual Protection Act as child pornography. 	1977 	 	Appeal Rejected	Illegal
(CENSORED) 	Release-present 	Strictly prohibited by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kavgaw No. 23 of 1980 The content was a vulgar animated film with subliminal elements criticizing the Democratic system. Those found in possession of film or video shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 10 years, a fine of not less than 200,000 dinars, or both.	July 1980 	 	Appeal Rejected	Illegal
What a sumo wrestler 	February 2022-Present	Memes using that work are prohibited as they may provoke attacks on transgender employee Reina Suzuki. 	December 2009	 	 	Legal
Innocence of Muslims 	Release-present 	Banned because it contains content that insults the Prophet Muhammad of Islam. 	2012 	 	Appeal Rejected	Legal
Hedoroba 	May 2022-present 	Banned because child actor were actually abused during the filming of the movie. 	December 2017	 	 	Legal
All Russian movies 	August 2022-present 	As part of sanctions against Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, commercial use of all Russian films was prohibited. This ban is temporary and will be lifted once the tide of the war changes. 	Multiple 	Multiple 	Multiple 	Legal
All Russian propaganda films and footage by the Russian government	August 2022-present 	As part of sanctions against Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, commercial use of all Russian films was prohibited. This ban is temporary and will be lifted once the tide of the war changes. 	Multiple 	Multiple 	 	Legal
The unknown truth of the group slander against transgender female 	Release-present 	Banned due to the spread of false rumors and fake news. KRT strongly criticized the film, calling it a "conspiracy theory". The movie was produced by people involved with Trident. 	August 2022 	 	 	Legal
===Overturned===
Film Title 	Period of Ban 	Reason 	Release 	Original rating	Current rating
Battleship Potemkin 	1927-19991927-1947/1976-1999(Eastward of Afayan River)	Screenings were prohibited during the Rajug dynasty and West Kavgaw and Lemna Ukhaisam Regime for fear of communist revolution.The ban has now been lifted. 	1925 	 	
Duck Soup 	1938-1944 	It was banned under fascist regimes because it made fun of dictators and wars. 	November 1933 	 	
Chapaev 	1934-1999/1976-1999(Eastward of Afayan River) 	Screenings were prohibited during the Rajug dynasty and West Kavgaw and Lemna Ukhaisam Regime for fear of communist revolution.The ban has now been lifted. 	November 1934 	 	
The Great Dictator 	Release-1944 	Banned because the Kavgawese Kingdom was on the side of the Axis powers during World War II at the time. In 1944 the ban on movies was lifted. 	1940 	 	
All films praising the Kavgawese Kingdom 	1947-1976 	Under the Communist regime, all anti-establishment films were banned, including those glorifying royalists. 	Multiple 	 	Multiple
All pornographic films 	1947-1976 	Under the communist regime, those who produced or possessed pornography were imprisoned, and in the worst cases could face the death penalty. 	Multiple 	 	
All communist movies 	1952～1999 	All Communist films are banned at West Kavgawese Military Dictatorship regime and Lemna Ukhaisam Regime. The ban was lifted at 1999. 	Multiple 	Multiple 	Multiple
491 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to graphic rape scenes between men and sexual acts between a woman and a dog. This ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	May 1964 	 	
Onibaba 	Release-February 1989 	For the depiction of nudity and the graphic depiction of murder. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	November 1964 	 	VGSNL
The Trip 	Release-Unknown 	Because it justifies the use of LSD, which is an illegal drugs. 	1967 	 	D
Love Camp 7 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to sexual scenes featuring Nazis. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	1968 	 	VGSNL
The Devils 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to graphic depictions of violence and sexual content. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	June 1971 	 	VGSNLH
Do It! Yasuji's Pornorama 	Release-February 1989 	It was banned because its Offensive depictions of extreme sex, rape, impotence, deformed children, orgies, bestiality, child sex, incest, BDSM, and other abnormal expressions. It was the first Japanese anime to be banned in Kavgaw. The ban was lifted after the 1989 Anti-Harmful Content Act was enacted, but even after the ban was lifted, several scenes have been censored to this day.	September 1971 	 	VGSNL
A Clockwork Orange 	Release-February 1989 	It was banned due to its extreme depictions of violence and rape, and risk of copying. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. After the ban was lifted, only those 21 and older were eligible, but this was later lowered to 15 and older. 	December 1971 	 	VGSC
If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do? 	Release-Unknown 	Banned due to explicit depictions of violence involving children (child being shot to death). 	1971 	 	VG
Pink Flamingos 	Release-February 1989 	There are a lot of dirty and horrifying scenes throughout the movie. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	March 1972 	 	VGSL
Fritz the Cat 	Release-February 1989 	Banned because it depicts sexual or graphic violence or drug use. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	April 1972 	 	VGSNLD
Deep Throat 	Release-February 1989 	Banned on grounds of obscenity. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	June 1972 	 	SNL
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)	Release-February 1989 	Prohibited due to references to and depictions of bestiality, homosexuality, cross-dressing, exhibitionism, etc. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	August 1972 	 	S
Last Tango in Paris 	Release-February 1989 	Banned on grounds of obscenity. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	December 1972 	 	VGSNL
Hitler: The Last Ten Days 	Release-Unknown 	Initially banned because the censorship board unanimously decided that Hitler was too humanized. 	May 1973 	 	VG
La Grande bouffe 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to vulgar scenes (vomiting, defecation, orgies, etc.). The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	September 1973 	 	SNL
James Bond Film Series 	November 1973-1975 	Banned in East Kavgaw. After the MI6 assassination attempt on Ekfa Miyáj, it was banned under the communist regime because it encouraged espionage and participation in MI6. The ban was lifted after democratization. 	Multiple 	Multiple 	or depending on what film
Flesh Gordon 	Release-February 1989 	Banned on grounds of obscenity. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	July 1974 	 	SNL
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to extremely graphic violence. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	October 1974 	 	VGHL
Ilsa, She-Wolf of the SS 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to Extremely sexual scenes featuring Nazis. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	January 1975 	 	VGSNL
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to obscene, horrifying, or graphic content. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	November 1975 	 	VGSNLHC
SNUFF 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to extremely graphic violence. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	January 1976 	 	VGSNLH
Salon Kitty 	Release-February 1989 	Banned on grounds of obscenity. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	March 1976 	 	VGSNL
In The Realm of The Senses 	Release-February 1989 	Banned on grounds of obscenity. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	May 1976 	 	VGSNL
Ultimo mondo cannibale 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to indecency and indecent violence. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	February 1977 	 	VGSNLH
Debbie Does Dallas 	Release-February 1989 	Banned on grounds of obscenity. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	1978 	 	SNL
Faces of Death 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to extremely gory contents and graphic violent acts. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	November 1978 	 	VGNLH
I Spit On Your Grave 	Release-February 1989 	It was banned because of its graphic depiction of sexual violence. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	December 1978 	 	VGSLP
The Tin Drum 	Release-2005 	It was banned until 2005 because of its sexual scenes involving children, when it was allowed to be released with some censors. According to the Child Sexual Protection Act, only the censored version is allowed to be shown, and possession of the unedited version is prohibited. 	May 1979 	 	VGSN (Censored version only)
Caligula 	Release-February 1989 	Banned on grounds of obscenity. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	February 1980 	 	VGSN
Cannibal Holocaust 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to extremely graphic violence and Animal cruelty. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	February 1980 	 	VGSN
Maniac 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to extremely graphic violence. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	December 1980 	 	VGNH
Children's Island 	Release-Unknown 	It was banned because of its sexual scenes involving children, when it was allowed to be released with some censors. According to the Child Sexual Protection Act, only the censored version is allowed to be shown, and possession of the unedited version is prohibited. 	December 1980 	 	VSNL (Censored version only)
Angst 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to extremely graphic violence. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	1983 	 	VGNLH
Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood 	Release-Unknown 	Banned due to extremely graphic violence. 	1985 	 	VGH
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 2 	Release-February 1989 	Banned due to extremely graphic violence. The ban was lifted after the Anti-Harmful Content Act of 1989 was enacted. 	August 1986 	 	VGNLPH
Nekromantik 	Release-Unknown 	It was banned due to the necrophilia scene, and its sequel was also banned. The ban has now been lifted. 	1987 	 	VGSNLH
The Last Temptation of Christ 	Release-1993 	Banned for blasphemous content. The ban has now been lifted. 	August 1988 	 	VGSNH
Meet the Feebles 	Release-October 1991 	Banned because of its blasphemous content, with the major concerns being with the sexual scenes and ending massacre sequence. However, after some consideration, the ban was lifted in 1991 and the film was released in cinemas in October 1991, being given a 21 rating. Eventually, it was reclassified an 18 for it's home video releases in 1994. 	January 1990 	 	VGSNLPH
The Untold Story 	Release-Unknown 	The reason for this is the graphic depiction of violence and the scene of a brutal murder using a Chinese knife. The ban has now been lifted. 	May 1993 	 	VGNLH
Natural Born Killers 	Release-Unknown 	Banned because it justifies murder and makes it a hero. The ban has now been lifted. 	August 1994 	 	
Naked Blood 	Release-Unknown 	Banned because it contains graphic scenes. The ban has now been lifted. 	1996 	 	
Women's Flesh: My Red Guts 	Release-Unknown 	Banned due to extremely pornographic graphic film. 	1997 	 	VGSN
Tumbling Doll of Flesh 	Release-Unknown 	Banned due to extremely pornographic graphic film. 	1999 	 	VGSN
Suicide Dolls 	Release-Unknown 	Banned due to extremely pornographic graphic film. 	1999 	 	VGSN
Shōjo Tsubaki 	Release-2023 	Banned because of Graphic Violence and Obscenity. Ban was Lifted in 2023. 	May 1992 	 	VGSNH
Baise-moi 	Release-Unknown 	Screening was prohibited due to actual sexual intercourse and graphic violence, but later three versions were released: the "15 edition" with milder expressions, the "18 edition" with blurred genitals, and the uncensored "X edition." Of these, the X version is only released on DVD/VHS. 	June 2000 	 	VGSNLD
Battle Royale 	Release-2001 	Banned in Keman State, Ó municipality, Nyú Municipality, Rondonia Municipality, Gäbärah Municipality, Sverdang Autonomous State, Hürhabad Municipality due to risk of imitation. 	December 2000 	 	VGSL
Orozco The Embalmer 	Release-Unknown 	Banned because of Extremely Graphic Violence. 	2001 	 	VGNLH
Puni Puni Poemy 	2003-2012 	It was temporarily banned because it was deemed to justify sexual violence against young people, but KRating later re-examined it and received a rating of 15. 	2001 	 	VGSNH
Suicide Club 	Release-2002 	Banned in Nyú Municipality due to risk of imitation. Ban was lifted. 	March 20 	 	VGSLH
Ken Park 	Release-2004 	Banned due to scenes of incest, masturbation through choking, and teenage sex. It was later screened with some parts censored. 	August 2002 	 	VGSNLPD
Made in Kavgaw 	Release-2013 	Due to the stereotypical portrayal of the Kavgawese people. The ban was imposed as a result of a signature campaign by the Democratic Party and the New Conservative Party. The ban was lifted in 2013 following a complaint, but even after the ban was lifted, several scenes have been censored to this day. 	July 12, 2007 	 	VLP
Grotesque 	Release-Unknown 	A Japanese splatter movie. In Japan, the film was also rejected by Eirin. It was banned because it "lacks a strong storyline and depicts humiliation, violence, and sadism without mercy." 	January 17, 2009	 	VGNH
Serbian Film 	Release-2011 	Banned due to "objectionable content" (offensive depictions of sexual violence, pedophilia, extreme violence, necrophilia and/or other content that is offensive and abhorrent). 	June 2010 	 	VGSNLD
Megan is Missing 	Release-2013 	Banned due to sexual violence against minors. 	May 2011 	 	VGSLC
My Little Princess 	Release-2012 	Banned due to sexual exploitation of Underage. 	June 2011 	 	SLD
The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) 	Release-March 2012 	Banned because of Extremely Graphic Violence. 	October 2011 	 	VGSNLPH
Padak (Swimming to the Sea) 	Release-2012 	It was initially banned because of the brutal scene in which fish are slaughtered. 	July 2012 	VGH 	VGH
Cuties 	Release-March 2022 	It was banned because it contained many fetish scenes featuring underage girls. As a result of the censors, the publication became possible, and as a result, it did not violate the law. 	August 19, 2020 	 	VSL
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 	Release-January 2023 	Since the original work is now in the public domain, it was produced by a company unrelated to Disney. The act of altering a work originally intended for children into a graphic horror work has caused controversy as there is a risk that children may mistake it for the real thing. It was approved for release in the Kavgaw on March 1, 2023, and was Rated 15 with warning. 	January 2023 	 	VGNL
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