EntertainmentThe curious reason why Winnie the Pooh is banned from ChinaNot even the film Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, a terrifying adaptation of the children’s work, could be shown in the country – and the explanation is very curious today at 13:46

One of the most charismatic children’s characters in history, the Winnie-the-Pooh meets no opposition from virtually anyone on this planet. Except in China, where the fictional animal idealized by the writer AA Milne is banned indefinitely.

The reason lies in the person who has occupied the most important position in the country since 2013: President Xi Jinping. As pointed out by BBCfrom 2017 any bear figure is banned from local networks.

A photo of Jinping standing next to the then President of the United States, Barack Obamabegan to yield memes comparing politicians to, respectively, the Winnie-the-Pooh and the Big tiger. Former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, became associated with the donkey Eeyore. They are all characters from Milnewell known for the productions of Disney.

With censorship in place in Chinaany record relating to pooh is off. It even got to the point where a very peculiar film about the character was banned in the country.

Horror version of Winnie the Pooh is also denied

Released earlier this year, the film Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyoffers a terrifying adaptation to the story and characters of the books and cartoons of the Winnie-the-Pooh. The initiative takes advantage of the fact that the original work has recently entered the public domain. bambi It is Peter Pan, in fact, they should get their horrifying versions soon.

The fact is that the new feature has become very popular around the world, especially for its unusual appearance. Produced on a budget of US$ 100,000, the film has grossed more than US$ 5 million at the box office. And the number could be even higher if the launch in China is approved.

According to The Guardian (via Cheat Sheet), Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyceven “pierced” local censorship by having its times announced in local cinemas. However, it was pulled from the poster without any explanation given.

The reason, after all, may be the same that led to the total banning of the Winnie-the-Pooh in Chinese territory: comparisons made with Xi Jinping. It remains to be seen whether the other adaptations will also be vetoed – if they are maintained, there are great chances that the explanation lies precisely with the Chinese president.