10 Controversial Movies That Actually Won Awards (CBR.com)

"Throughout history, films have been controversial for a wide variety of reasons. Each country has its own cultural taboos that dictate which types of films will garner controversy. In the United States, controversial films usually contain graphic sexuality or graphic violence. Other countries, such as France and China, have film industries run by the government, making politically-minded films the source of heightened controversy. Historically, once a film is deemed controversial, it typically struggles with distribution. As a result, many controversial films in the United States become relegated to limited releases, while overseas, many controversial films get outright banned. However, some controversial films have managed to break through these restrictions by winning major awards worldwide." - cbr.com