The Krasnogvardeisky District Court of St. Petersburg has banned the distribution of three foreign films within Russia: "With Love, Simon", "Kill Your Darlings" and "Call Me by Your Name". The court ruled that these films promote “non-traditional sexual relationships.”
Key points from the court's decision:
The court found that the content of the films "destructive ideology". According to the judge, the materials are intended to shape a positive attitude toward non-traditional sexual relationships and are attempting to change negative attitudes toward the topic “by imposing information.” The lawsuit was based on six online links where these films were found.
The court's decision took effect immediately.
Which movies are we talking about:
"Call Me by Your Name" (2017) Luca Guadagnino. The film, starring Timothée Chalamet, won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. The story follows a 17-year-old boy who falls in love with a young scientist in 1980s Italy.
"Kill Your Darlings" (2013) by John Krokidas. A film about the youth of the famous Beat Generation—Allen Ginsberg (played by Daniel Radcliffe), Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.
"With Love, Simon" (2018) by Greg Berlanti. A film about an American high school student who hides his homosexuality and begins an anonymous online correspondence.
Previously, the “international LGBT social movement” had been recognized in Russia "extremist organization" and is prohibited. In addition, cases of persecution for “propaganda” have become more frequent recently: for example, the CEO of the Eksmo publishing house was recently detained in a similar case.
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