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..."a fascinating account of the range and depth of film censorship in Britain."
-"Times Literary Supplement
-"Times Literary Supplement
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How does film censorship work in Britain? Jim Robertson's new paperback edition of The Hidden Cinema argues that censorship has had a far greater influence on British film history than is often apparent, creating the `hidden cinema' of the title. Robertson charts the role of the British Board of Film Censors, established in 1913, and the histories of a variety of noteworthy films including Battleship Potemkin and No Orchids for Miss Blandish and revealing how censorship continues to exert a marked influence on many important films - like the controversial A Clockwork Orange - some of which have now vanished from British screens altogether. This edition includes a brand new section on Bernardo Bertolucci's Last Tango in Paris, immediately engulfed in censorship wrangles on its release in 1972.
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Filmed by an unknown Frenchman in 1900, A Spanish Bull Fight shows the bull being teased by men with capes, after which a bandarillo on a horse thrusts a dart into the bull's neck and further bull-baiting ensues. Read the first page
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This is ideal for anyone who has an interest in or curiosity about film censorship and classification. It is written in an easy to understand way (and by that I do not mean it is simplistic). I found that it was something I could really sink my teeth into. There are black and white stills from some of the films and the book is a handy size (not too small or large) with a clear font used throughout.
The Hidden Cinema contains a list of films and details the impact that they had on British film censorship, such as new certificates being created and new laws to control film content. Some of the films mentioned are obscure and you might find it difficult to see how they could upset anyone. Others such as 'Last Tango in Paris' and 'How Green was My Valley' have more obvious issues and more is written about them as a result.
The downside to this book is that it only covers films up to about 1976 (although it was published in 1989). An update is needed because many more things have happened since then. There is the 'video nasties' controversy of the early 1980's that led to pre-recorded material requiring a certificate, the 12A classification and modern video games etc. that could be included in a new book.
The Hidden Cinema contains a list of films and details the impact that they had on British film censorship, such as new certificates being created and new laws to control film content. Some of the films mentioned are obscure and you might find it difficult to see how they could upset anyone. Others such as 'Last Tango in Paris' and 'How Green was My Valley' have more obvious issues and more is written about them as a result.
The downside to this book is that it only covers films up to about 1976 (although it was published in 1989). An update is needed because many more things have happened since then. There is the 'video nasties' controversy of the early 1980's that led to pre-recorded material requiring a certificate, the 12A classification and modern video games etc. that could be included in a new book.
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