The Irish Times·3 min read·medium
Pure filth! Ireland’s banned films - and why the censor didn’t want you to see them
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This article explores the history of film censorship in Ireland, detailing how theocratic authorities previously banned classic films like 'Casablanca' for being perceived as morally threatening. It reflects on the cultural shift from strict state-mandated censorship to modern viewing habits.
A generation of Irish cinemagoers has grown up with no memory of the bad old days when theocratic censors kept comically unthreatening material from the nation’s supposedly fragile eyes. Films banned included such unmitigated filth as Casablanca, Bri... [12804 chars]
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