As with any art form, film is intended to spark conversation. It would make for a pretty boring experience if directors always toed the line. Some films, however, are so controversial that they are banned from release or, at the very least, ignite international debate.
Such controversies were in no short supply in the 2010s, with many films coming under fire. Sometimes the scandal centered around the films themselves, with accusations of whitewashing and blackface, while others were shrouded in controversy thanks to their directors' poor behavior.
Check out this gallery to reminisce about some of the most controversial films of the last decade.