The Matrix Reloaded banned in Egypt
'The Matrix Reloaded' has been banned in Egypt on religious grounds.
Egyptian censors say the film's storyline, about the search for the creator and control of the human race, may cause 'crises'.
The country's censorship committee, made up of 15 critics, academics, writers and psychologists, watched the sequel to 'The Matrix' on Monday.
In a statement the committee said: "Despite the high technology and fabulous effects of the movie, it explicitly handles the issue of existence and creation, which are related to the three divine religions, which we all respect and believe in."
The movie "tackles the issue of the creator and his creations, searching the origin of creation and the issue of compulsion and free will".
According to the committee, "Such religious issues, raised in previous times, caused crises."
Commenting on the violence in 'The Matrix Reloaded', the statement said: "screening the movie may cause troubles and harm social peace."
