The creativity of the filmmakers deserves thumbs up. However, sometimes their creativity actually gives birth to controversial films.
The film industry is one of the biggest money earners. No wonder so many filmmakers are trying to make films in their own style.
The number of competitors in the industry causes filmmakers to be able to think creatively in order to outperform their competitors.
Therefore, they experimented to make films that were quite unique. However, unique is not always good, gang.
There are also many "unique" films that are even controversial, and even banned from screening.
7 Most Controversial Films Ever Released
There are many reasons why a film is considered controversial by the public.
Films that discredit a people or films with sadistic scenes and displaying vulgar scenes will certainly be considered controversial.
In this article, ApkVenue will tell you 7 of the most controversial films ever released Jack's version. Instead of getting more curious, just go ahead, gang.
1. The Birth of a Nation (1915)
Have you heard the term Ku Klux Klan or KKK? The KKK is a white extremist group in the United States.
Although it is now considered a banned organization, in fact now the KKK is starting to rise again.
The Birth of a Nation is a film that was released in the era of racism is still rampant in the United States. In his era, the film was very popular, even shown in the White House.
Tells about the struggle of the Ku Klux Klan as a group that contributed to the founding of the United States of America.
In this film, the KKK fights against people of color who are portrayed as criminals.
Information | The Birth of a Nation |
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Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.4 (20,691) |
Duration | 3 hours 15 minutes |
Genre | Drama, History, War |
Release Date | 21 March 1915 |
Director | D.W. Griffith |
Player | Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Henry B. Walthall |
2. Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
Cannibal Holocaust is a pioneer in the genre film found footage like The Blair Witch Project.
Before making the film, the director made an agreement with the actors not to appear in public after the film was released.
It aims to make the public think that the killings and cannibalism committed by the Amazons in the film are real events.
Jaka does not advise you to watch this sadistic film, gang.
After airing, the director was arrested on charges of murder. He was forced to call the actors involved in the film to clarify that the film was fabricated, the gang.
Information | Cannibal Holocaust |
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Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 5.9 (46,865) |
Duration | 1 hour 35 minutes |
Genre | Adventure, Horror |
Release Date | 7 February 1980 |
Director | Ruggero Deodato |
Player | Robert Kerman, Francesca Ciardi, Perry Pirkanen |
3. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
There are a lot of religious themed films that are controversial. One of which is The Last Temptation of Christ directed by Martin Scorsese.
This film tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus, only here Jesus is then tempted by mortal life and then has sex with Mary Magdalene.
No wonder it's controversial, gang. In addition, this film was criticized for the selection of actors who were not considered suitable for the roles played. Seriously.
Information | The Last Temptation of Christ |
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Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 7.6 (47,045) |
Duration | 2 hours 44 minutes |
Genre | Drama |
Release Date | September 9, 1988 |
Director | Martin Scorsese |
Player | Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey |
4. Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom is a film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and was released in 1975. This controversial film takes settings World War 2 in Italy.
Tells about the kidnapping and sexual torture for 120 days of many teenage boys and girls under the age of Italian aristocrats at that time.
In addition to showing horrific sexual scenes, the actors in this film are also minors. In fact, a bookstore owner in America was jailed for being caught selling this film.
Information | Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom |
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Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 5.9 (49,009) |
Duration | 1 hour 57 minutes |
Genre | Drama, Horror, War |
Release Date | 19 May 1976 |
Director | Pier Paolo Pasolini |
Player | Paolo Bonacelli, Giorgio Cataldi, Umberto Paolo Quintavalle |
5. Innocence of Muslims (2012)
Innocence of Muslim is the most controversial film, especially for Muslims. The reason is, this film has an anti-Islam theme, gang.
This short film was produced and written by a man from Egypt named Nakoula Basseley Nakoula.
The short film was first shown on YouTube and immediately drew criticism from Muslims.
The reason is, this film depicts the Prophet Muhammad as a rude, stupid, and deceptive person. This film even caused major riots in Libya and Egypt.
Information | Innocence of Muslim |
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Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | There is not any |
Duration | 13 minutes |
Genre | Short Movie, Biography, History |
Release Date | 1 July 2012 |
Director | Nakoula Basseley Nakoula |
Player | - |
6. Lolita (1997)
From the title alone, surely you already know what this film is about. Lolita is a film adapted from the novel of the same name by Vladimir Nabokov.
Lolita tells the story of a middle-aged man who marries a widow with one child.
However, the real reason why the man married the widow was because he was sexually attracted to his daughter.
This film is very controversial because it raises the theme of pedophilia explicitly which is clearly prohibited in all countries. Be careful of being caught by the police while watching this movie, gang.
Information | Lolita |
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Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.9 (47,640) |
Duration | 2 hours 17 minutes |
Genre | Drama, Romance |
Release Date | September 25, 1998 |
Director | Adrian Lyne |
Player | Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith |
7. Pink Flamingos (1972)
Pink Flamingos is a comedy genre film that has a strange and disgusting concept. Directed by John Water and starring an American actor named Divine.
Tell about Babs Johnson, a fat woman who likes to do disgusting things. Babs and his family then compete with a pair of lovers to become the world's dirtiest humans.
There are so many disgusting things shown in this film. One of them is the scene of having sex with live chickens and eating real dog droppings.
Just imagining it is disgusting, yes, gang.
Information | Pink Flamingos |
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Reviews (Number of Reviewers) | 6.1 (20,334) |
Duration | 1 hour 33 minutes |
Genre | Comedy, Crime |
Release Date | October 1979 |
Director | John Waters |
Player | Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce |
That's Jaka's article about the 7 most controversial films ever released. Jaka's advice, really, watch movies that are normal and natural, gang.
See you again next time!
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