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acropolis film: ‘Homosexuality’ in historical monuments, ‘No to this activism’; The director and the actors may be arrested

Athens: The depiction of homosexual scenes at a historical monument in Greece is controversial. The short film was reportedly shot by the Acropolis, a group of activists fighting for LGBTQ rights. The controversy started when footage of the shooting in the country’s most important ancient city went online. Later, the Ministry of Culture intervened in the matter.

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Filmed by Gay Sex

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News agency AFP reports that the viral video shows two masked men engaging in homosexuality. Authorities opposed the protest with all available police forces, special services and the army. ” A spokesman for the Greek Ministry of Culture said in response to the protests that there was a growing need to find those responsible for the illegal shooting.

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When filming is with tourists

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It is not yet clear who was behind the short film. It has been reported that the film ‘Departhenon’ was shot at the historical monument without permission. The controversial film is about tourists visiting the Acropolis. According to reports, the film was shot while tourists were at the spot.

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This is not a platform for activism

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The Ministry of Culture responded to the issue by saying that the scene where two men have sex is a political act but it is not a platform for such activism. The ministry has made it clear that the Acropolis is not a place to give in to activism or other activities that do not respect the monument. The 36 – minute short film was circulated online yesterday. This was followed by widespread protests against the scene.

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Greek actors ashamed

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Responding to the film, Spyros Bibilas, president of the Greek Actors Association and a well-known actor, said he was ashamed of being a Greek citizen. According to the website, the film was not made commercially. The film was screened at a university last month. It was then uploaded to the website.

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