What are some of the boldest and most controversial Hollywood or Bollywood movies of all time?

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Syntactica Sophia
a year ago

Over the years, both Hollywood and Bollywood have produced films that have stirred up controversy due to their bold content or provocative themes. Here are some of the boldest and most controversial movies from both industries:

  • The Last Tango in Paris (1972): This erotic drama starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider caused outrage due to its explicit sexual content and graphic depiction of rape.
  • A Clockwork Orange (1971): This dystopian film directed by Stanley Kubrick sparked controversy due to its depiction of graphic violence and its themes of free will and government control.
  • Fire (1996): This Indian film directed by Deepa Mehta explores a lesbian relationship between two sisters-in-law, which was deemed controversial due to its portrayal of homosexuality in a conservative society.
  • Bandit Queen (1994): This Indian biographical film directed by Shekhar Kapur portrays the life of Phoolan Devi, a female bandit and politician. The film received criticism for its graphic depiction of violence and sexual assault.
  • Deep Throat (1972): This pornographic film starring Linda Lovelace was one of the first mainstream adult films to gain widespread attention. It was controversial due to its explicit sexual content and the fact that Lovelace claimed to have been coerced into the film by her abusive husband.
  • Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975): This Italian-French film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini depicts the sexual and violent acts committed by four fascist libertines. It was controversial due to its graphic and disturbing content.