Here's why it was banned:
* Political sensitivity: The film depicts the life of Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, and includes scenes that were seen as critical of the Chinese government and its history.
* Religious sensitivity: Some scenes involving Buddhist practices were deemed offensive by certain religious groups.
The film was banned in countries like China, Vietnam, and North Korea, and faced censorship in others. It faced significant delays in its release in other countries as well.