‘Last Tango in Paris’ Created International Controversy Upon Its Release, With Italy Shutting Down All Attempts At A Theatrical Run
The 1972 movie Last Tango in Paris, which stars Maria Schneider and Marlon Brando, was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. It chronicles the sexual relationship that develops between a middle-aged American named Paul and a young French woman named Jeanne when they cross paths in Paris. Due to its graphic depictions of violence and explicit sexual themes, the movie generated controversy when it was first released. It was outlawed in many nations, including Italy, where Brando and Bertolucci were both accused of obscenity. The public discussion regarding censorship and sexuality was also ignited by the film’s release. Last Tango in Paris was a commercial success and got numerous award nominations despite the controversy. Despite the contentious production, it is regarded now as a masterpiece of art house cinema and as a pivotal work in Bernardo Bertolucci’s career.
‘Last Tango in Paris’ Created International Controversy Upon Its Release, With Italy Shutting Down All Attempts At A Theatrical Run
‘Gone with the Wind’ Didn’t Premiere In The Soviet Union Until 1990
The Soviet Union outlawed the motion picture Gone With The Wind upon its release in 1939 due to its portrayal of surviving in a time of war, for the same reason the movie was outlawed in Nazi Germany during World War II. The movie was seen as promoting retrograde and reactionary ideas that were at odds with the values of the Soviet state. The restriction on the movie was lifted in 1990, however no explanation was provided.
‘Gone With The Wind’ Didn’t Premiere In The Soviet Union Until 1990
