These films have already been banned in Brazil and the list is surprising

“A Clockwork Orange”, “The Great Dictator” and “The Red Light Bandit” are part of the list (Photos: Reproduction)

When we think of banned films, we usually imagine controversial productions, with explicit scenes or sensitive themes. However, the history of cinema in Brazil reveals a series of films that were banned in cinemas for various reasons, from political to religious issues.

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Many of these films remain unknown to a large part of the public, mainly due to their relationship with censorship and the lack of freedom of artistic expression during the period of the military dictatorship in Brazil (1964 – 1985).

Check out 7 films that have already been banned in Brazil

“God and the Devil in the Land of the Sun” (1964)

Directed by renowned filmmaker Glauber Rocha, this film is considered a landmark of Brazilian Cinema Novo. The film tells the story of a cowboy named Manuel, who rebels against the exploitation and oppression of the local landowner. With elements of surrealism and social criticism, the film was banned during the military regime due to its subversive content.

“The Red Light Bandit” (1968)

Based on real events, this film directed by Rogério Sganzerla tells the story of a criminal who terrorized São Paulo in the 1960s. With its stylized and raw approach, the film was banned for portraying violence in a graphic way and for challenging aesthetic and morals of the time.

“Love, Whore Word” (1981)

A documentary directed by Jean Garrett, portrays the poetic investigation into love and sex in Brazil. With interviews and explicit nude scenes, the film was banned by military censorship due to its content considered obscene and immoral.

“I Greet You, Maria” (1985)

From acclaimed French director Jean-Luc Godard, this film generated controversy and censorship due to its contemporary interpretation of the story of Mary, mother of Jesus. The representation of religious themes in an unconventional way generated controversy and resulted in the film being banned in Brazilian territory.

“The Great Dictator” (1940)

Directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, this satirical film about Nazism and fascism was banned in Brazil during Getúlio Vargas’ Estado Novo. The acid criticism of authoritarianism and the defense of freedom were considered subversive by the current regime.

“A Clockwork Orange” (1971)

This masterpiece directed by Stanley Kubrick was banned in Brazil due to its graphic representation of violence and disturbing themes. The stylized and provocative approach to the nature of violence and individual freedom shocked Brazilian authorities at the time and resulted in its ban for many years.

“Last Tango in Paris” (1972)

Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider, the film was banned in Brazil due to its explicit sex scenes and provocative approach to human relationships. The censorship was a response to the controversy generated by its debut in other countries.

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