I was surprised to find that there are lots of films that have been banned all over the world for various reasons, namely because of lots of violence and sexual activity. However, many films that have been banned previously are beginning to be released for public viewing in recent years. I wonder why this is. I think the society we live in now is far more tolerable of so-called 'bad' behaviour. I also think that many people should see some of these films because they were made to convey a message, and whilst some films are just horrible for the sake of it, some have important messages that would benefit the audience.
I think if there is adequate warning about the contents of a 'bad' film, then it is down to the potential audience if they want to watch it or not.
It is quite ironic that nowadays, people are remaking old films that caused such controversy years ago and these versions are often more gory and extreme than the originals, yet cinema audiences all over want to go and see them.
This is a link to a list of lots of banned films:
http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/B/banned/1-5.html
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