Russia has blocked the streaming of Brokeback Mountain, a 2005 American film exploring a love affair between two men, from three piracy websites, Roskomsvoboda, a Russian nonprofit dedicated to fighting digital censorship, reported on Thursday. Russia’s media regulator Roskomnadzor ordered the blocking of pages from which the film can be streamed on 29 August, a decision that was enacted on Tuesday, Roskomsvoboda said. Directed by Ang Lee, Brokeback Mountain is often credited as a driving force behind queer cinema becoming more widely accepted by mainstream audiences. The film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, received widespread critical acclaim, winning numerous awards, including an Academy Award for best director and best supporting actor, in 2006.