Sex Banned in China

The criteria, published by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television on its website, was aimed at ‘purifying screen entertainment and creating a more harmonious and 'green' film environment for the public, especially children.’

Films were forbidden to be produced if they depicted hardcore sexual activity, rape, prostitution or nudity, and ‘Vulgar dialogue or music and sound effects that had a sexual connotation.’   Also banned were any scenes containing ‘murder, violence, horror, evil spirits and devils and excessively terrifying scenes, conversations, background music and sound effects’ and films that ‘distort the civilization and history of China or other nations ... or ... tarnish the image of revolutionary leaders, heroes, important historic characters, members of the armed forces, police and judicial bodies.’   Films revealing police investigatory techniques, or that depict the reconstruction of true crimes, or that advocate nihilism, environmental damage, animal abuse or the capture or killing of rare animals were also banned. [ADD]

2008

China: 2008