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Today, 28 years ago, Board of Censors prohibited the screening of film on life of Christ─── 10:36 Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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The Board of Censors prohibited the screening of the controversial film on the life of Christ, The Last Temptation of Christ, on 25 October 1988.
The film, directed by Hollywood great, Martin Scorsese, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Nikos Kazantzakis.
The movie caused an outrage worldwide and was banned in some countries, including South Africa.
Jesus Christ is depicted as a mere mortal as opposed to the divine interpretation of him in the Bible in the film and he admits to making mistakes and struggles with temptations.
Video: Youtube
The movie is still banned in countries like Chile, Singapore and the Philippines.
Source: South African History Online
Compiled by Moeketsi Mogotsi/OFM News
