The Dictator Movie Index -

: The film was officially banned in countries like Tajikistan for being "incompatible with the nation's mentality".

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: Baron Cohen was denied permission to film inside the actual United Nations building. He claimed the UN stated they "represent a lot of dictators" who would be offended by the parody [12, 18]. Key Movie Features Inspired Content : While billed as being loosely based on the novel Zabibah and the King (credited to Saddam Hussein ), the film is a total satirical departure centered on Admiral General Aladeen , the ruler of the fictional Republic of Wadiya [13]. Political Satire : The film was officially banned in countries