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OverviewFrom 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, resulting in many films being 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 the history of 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roberto CurtiPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc ISBN: 9781476688565ISBN 10: 1476688567 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 31 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Early Days of Film Censorship in Italy 2. Film Censorship and the Fascist Regime 3. The Christian Democrat Years 4. A New Law on Censorship 5. Film Censorship and the Changing Face of Cinema After 1968 6. The Magistracy's War Against Obscenity 7. Obscenity, Art, and the Common Sense of Modesty 8. Film Censorship and Pornography 9. Old and New Tendencies in Film Censorship, deletefrom the 1980s and Onward 10. The Last Days of Film Censorship in Italy Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationRoberto Curti is an Italian film historian and the author of numerous published books and articles. He lives in Cortona, Italy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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