Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada 'S'
In post-Franco Spain, the revolution began on screen
125 mins
Franco's death in 1975 opened the doors to the possibility of uncensored cinema. After two years in which censorship was relaxed, in 1977 it was completely abolished, and the “S” classification was created to protect viewers from those films that could “hurt their sensitivity.” The “S” classification was granted when the content was especially violent, sexual or political, creating a mixed bag in which all types of unclassifiable films could fit. In force from 1978 to 1983, this classification turned out to be a great commercial attraction for a society that had suffered four decades of national-Catholic dictatorship and repression.
Alberto Sedano
Director
Carl Daft
Executive Producer
Joseba Alfaro
Editor
Lupe Pérez García
Editor
Jorge García Soto
Editor
Daniel Ocanto
Cinematography
Pinky Alonso
Camera Production Assistant
Javier Lafuente
Line Producer
Mark Raskin
Music
Pablo Rivas Leyva
Sound
Noemí Lallave
Colorist
Bea Toledo
Art Direction
Ashley Thorpe
Animation