Proibito!: A History of Italian Film Censorship, 1913-2021

Name: Proibito!: A History of Italian Film Censorship, 1913-2021
Brand: McFarland
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By Roberto Curti

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From its birth in 1913 to its abolition in 2021, film censorship marked the history of Italian cinema, and its evolution mirrored the social, political, and cultural travail of the country. During the Fascist regime and in the postwar period, censorship was a powerful political tool in the hands of the ruling party; many films were banned or severely cut. By the end of the 1960s, censors had to cope with the changing morals and the widespread diffusion of sexuality in popular culture, which led to the boom of hardcore pornography. With the crisis of the national industry and the growing influence of television, censorship gradually changed its focus and targets. The book analyzes Italian film censorship from its early days to the present, discussing the most controversial cases and protagonists. These include such notorious works as Last Tango in Paris and Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom, and groundbreaking filmmakers such as Luchino Visconti, Federico Fellini and Pier Paolo Pasolini, who pushed the limits of what was acceptable on screen, causing scandal and public debate.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 282
Release Date:: 2023-08-24
Publication Date:: 2023-08-24
Publisher:: McFarland
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 1476688567
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 18
Weight:: 319 g
Height:: 25.4 cm
Width:: 17.7 cm
Thickness:: 1.4 cm

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