Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S”
In post-Franco Spain, the revolution began on screen
2024 · 1h 59m · N/A Documentary, History
Overview
Spain, 1975. Franco's death opens the door to the possibility of uncensored cinema. After two years of relaxed censorship, it is abolished in 1977, and the “S” rating is created to protect viewers from films that may “offend their sensibilities.”
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