Exorcismo (Alberto Sedano, Spain, 2024)
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Under the Franco dictatorship, Spain’s rigid censorship laws had repressed any form of sexuality outside of Catholic marriage. But following Franco’s death and the consolidation of democracy, ‘Clasificada S’ films embodied a period in Spanish history when sex went from being a sin to becoming a cinematic expression of political freedom.
In the new documentary Exorcismo: Sex, Violence & Clasificada S, director Alberto Sedano explores the history behind Clasificada S, the battles it fought, and the distinctive dramas, thrillers and horror shockers that subverted the values of the former dictatorship. Narrated by Iggy Pop, featuring revealing interviews with actors, directors, historians, and showcasing clips from films by Jess Franco, José Ramón Larraz, Ignacio Iquino and more, EXORCISMO tells the incredible true story of a film movement that rocked Spanish culture, changed the face of genre films, and left its transgressive mark on global cinema forever. Streamed Screening - UK Premiere
Note: Only available to UK viewers Friday 25th October Includes pre-recorded director Q&A Available to view for 24 hours |