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Obszönität als Gesellschaftskritik?
Ten million German citizens were able to watch cohabiting couples, kissing homosexuals, group sex and the phallus of writer Fernando Arrabal on screen for the first time an hour before midnight on October 20. Eight percent of viewers rated the study, which was overloaded with porn commercials and superficial in its commentary, as "very good", 22 percent thought it was "good", a third thought it was "very bad" -- everyone was talking about it.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary explores the concept of obscenity as a form of social critique. It delves into how artistic and cultural expressions deemed 'obscene' by society can, in fact, serve as a powerful tool to question and challenge prevailing norms and power structures. The film examines various examples to illustrate its central thesis.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary from 1970, specific widespread critical reception is difficult to ascertain. However, films of this nature from that era often served as academic or activist pieces, sparking discussion within niche circles rather than broad public acclaim. Its focus on a controversial topic likely generated debate.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the provocative relationship between obscenity and social commentary.
Questions societal definitions of 'obscene' and its potential as dissent.
A thought-provoking examination of censorship and artistic freedom.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short documentary is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of shorts exploring social issues of the time, reflecting the counter-cultural movements and critical analyses prevalent in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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