Issued on 15 September by the Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), the guidelines say it is “not recommended” for those under the age of 18 to see movies if the aforementioned topics are a “defining feature” of them.
The guidelines read: “General gestures expressing tenderness, like a kiss on the cheeks, a hug, holding hands while walking, or a kiss cannot be considered problematic unless they are portrayed for their own sake or constitute a central element of the program.” According to RFE/RL, films featuring these themes will now be given the same rating as gory horrors such as The Exorcist and Saw.