Spanish Cinema Context
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- Spanish Cinema Context
- Civil war - Francoist Spain vs Nationalist Spain (1936-1979)
- Film used for propaganda from both sides of the civil war.
- High censorship in films, many films banned, dubbing was obligatory due to unsuitability for Catholic community.
- Spanish filmmakers struggled to make international impact, yet many (along with directors) complied so as not to lose money.
- Melodrama became popular - dramatizing propaganda videos.
- Franco banned many films because of the unsuitable content for Catholic people.
- 1960's - 'New Spanish Cinema'
- 'Self-inspecting cinema'
- Challenging controversialist themes
- Contained controversial opinions about the government.
- 1975 (post Franco) - 'La Modiva Madrilena'
- Counter-cultural movement during the transition of Spain from Francoist to democratic, constitutional monarchy.
- Fresh, new sexiness,
- Toyed with before taboo themes of sex, ****, nakedness and affairs.
- Challenged gender roles
- Recovery of Spanish cinema.
- Spanish government supporting local film production and cinemas.
- Assurance of funding from national television stations.
- Screening award winning Spanish films again for profit.
- English language spoken in some films to open up target market.
- Civil war - Francoist Spain vs Nationalist Spain (1936-1979)
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