Netflix’s first Arabic original film accused of promoting “homosexuality and betrayal”
The Arabic remake of Perfect Strangers has been accused of “moral degradation” in the Middle East following its release on the streaming platform.
The Netflix film will mark the 18th remake of the 2016 Italian hit Perfect Strangers. Actors Nadine Labaki, Mona Zaki, Eyado Nasser, Georges Cabaz, Adel Karam, Huad Yamin, and Diamand Abu Abaud all star in the movie.
This Netflix remake follows the lives of seven friends attending a dinner who all agree to play a game that involves sharing all calls, texts and voice messages with one another as they come through on their devices.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Netflix Original has faced backlash for its inclusivity of an LGBTQ+ character, its representation of alcohol and mention of sex throughout the film.
