The period of He left deep signs in the country, from violence and deaths to censorship that he strongly reached culture during the “delivery time” so called. The authoritarian regime imposed what the population could hear, see and say. With this in mind, we selected eight films that were prohibited in Brazil at some point.
8 films that have already been prohibited in Brazil
The Great Dictator (1940)
For his satire and his criticisms, the film “The great dictator” was censored in Brazil by the Print and Propaganda department (DIP), created by Getúlio Vargas to serve as a instrument of censorship and propaganda of the Government during the Novo Estado. At the time, Dip considered the content shown in the film as a “communist and demoralizing of the armed forces”.
The film was officially published in Brazil only in 1945, after the end of Estado Novo and the fall of Getúlio Vargas.
The Great Dictator (1940), from It is a satire for Nazism and fascism. The story follows a Jewish barber who, after years in the hospital, does not recognize his country under the domain of the Hynkel adenoid dictator, a parody of Hitler. Between persecution and confusion, it ends up exchanging identity with the tyrant, leading to a memorable final speech on freedom and humanity.
Mechanical Orange (1971)
The work acclaimed by the seventh art was prohibited in Brazil during military dictatorship because it contains violence, promiscuous content and obscenity. The authorities feared that the film will encourage the delinquency of young people and questions to the regime.
The censorship has been in force for years and the film was officially published in Brazil in 1978, with age restrictions and with black stripes overlapping in nudity scenes (also with classification for over 18).
“Mechanical Orange”, directed by Stanley Kubrick, accompanies Alex Delarge, a violent young man who leads a gang in brutal acts of crime and ultraviolence. After being arrested, he undergoes a mental rehabilitation experiment of a government. However, the questionable method raises debates on free will, morality and social control.
The massacre of the electric saw (1974)
“The massacre of the Sierra holder” has been prohibited in Brazil due to its high level of graphic violence and brutality. And it was released only in 1987, with the end of the military dictatorship.
The film follows a group of young people who, when they travel inside Texas, crosses the path of a cannibal family led by the sadist Leatherface. Persged and terrified, they fight for survival in the midst of a scenario of pure horror. The film has become a classic slasher.
Capra marked with Die (1984)
“Capra marked to die” is a 1984 Brazilian documentary directed by . The film tells the life of João Pedro Teixeira, a peasant leader murdered in 1962. The filming was interrupted by And he resumed 17 years later, when Coutinho meets the widow of John and his children, revealing the impact of repression on family life.
At the time when the film was banned to be a “communist manifesto”, the production had its materials and even the members seized during the dictatorship.
How to become the worst student at school (2017)
The film was suspended in Brazil in March 2022, due to the determination of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, through the national consumer secretariat. The decision was made as the film apologized to pedophilia.
However, the suspension was revoked on April 5, 2022, by the decision of the seventh federal court of Rio de Janeiro, which suspended the censorship of the film, allowing you to be shown again on streaming platforms.
“How to become the worst student at school” is a satirical comedy that accompanies the misadventures of Pedro and Bernardo, two students who, frustrated by the rules and the school system, decide to follow a manual found in the bathroom to become the worst possible students. The film is a humorous criticism of the educational system and social standards, with a touch of acid and irreverent humor.
They do not use Black-Tie (1981)
The work was considered subversive by the regime due to its social and political theme, which dealt with the work strikes of the late 70s and the struggle for better working conditions. The film has undergone a long censorship process, with cuts and changes required by the government, and the exhibition has been hindered in some places and the dissemination ends limited.
A worker, divided between the struggle for rights and the need to support his family, faces moral and political dilemmas. In the middle of a strike, he must choose between solidarity with colleagues and work safety. The film describes the tension between class struggle and family conflicts in a context of political repression.
Land in trance (1967)
The film plays a chaotic and corrupt political scenario, with powerful figures in the run for power in a relentless way. This representation was seen as a direct criticism of the military regime and Brazilian policy of the time. The representation of the Church and the religious figures also generated controversy and contributed to censorship.
The release occurred only through the condition that a priest was given to Jofre Soares, called Father Gil.
In Eldorado, an imaginary country, the poet Paulo Martins wanders in a frenzy of political conflicts. Try to find meaning for politics and the role of intellectual in the middle of power disputes between figures such as Senator Porfírio Diaz and the governor Felipe Vieira. The film is a portrait of political chaos and the search for identity in a transition country.
Macunaíma (1969)
“Macunaíma” presents a criticism of Brazilian society, facing topics such as social inequality, racism and exploitation. During the military dictatorship, this social criticism was seen as a threat to the regime. The film suffered cuts and postponement, the ban on the film ended only in August 1985.
An anti -hero without character was born in the Amazon rainforest and sets off through Brazil. Accompanied by his brothers, he faces challenges and lives adventures full of elements of popular culture and folklore. The work presents a critical and irreverent vision of the Brazilian society, exploring the country’s cultural diversity.
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