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“Carol” is now set for release in Russia in March 2016 amidst laws banning “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations.”

Arthouse, a Russian movie distributor, has acquired the rights to the five Golden Globe-nominated film. Co-founder of Arthouse Yan Vizinberg told the Hollywood Reporter that they’re excited to have the film released in Russia.

“‘Carol’ is no doubt the main film event of this year, and definitely the most exciting love story to hit the screen recently,” Vizinberg told the Reporter. “It’s a dream for everyone at Arthouse to be releasing this film in Russia.”

However, the fight to show “Carol” isn’t over. Vizinberg says the film will still have issues getting a proper release. He says that it will still be difficult to sell “Carol” to major TV channels and some cinemas may refuse to book the film.

“Carol” isn’t the first film to face obstacles. Arthouse had issues screening the LGBT British comedy film “Pride” earlier this year. “Pride” had to be rated 18-plus, Russia’s most restrictive theatrical rating. “Blue is the Warmest Color,” a French lesbian-themed film, also faced protests and boycotts.

Arthouse told the Reporter the buzz about the film’s release will help sales.

“On the positive side, the controversy around the LGBT issues will help us market Carol to the right audience: educated and open-minded intelligentsia,” Vizinberg says.”It’s a film about a relationship, it’s a story of forbidden love, and we believe that it will appeal to the public way beyond the LGBT community.”