Known for Acting
Franco's death in 1975 opened the doors to the possibility of uncensored cinema. After two years in which censorship was relaxed, in 1977 it was completely abolished, and the “S” classification was created to protect viewers from those films that could “hurt their sensitivity.” The “S” classification was granted when the content was especially violent, sexual or political, creating a mixed bag in which all types of unclassifiable films could fit. In force from 1978 to 1983, this classification turned out to be a great commercial attraction for a society that had suffered four decades of national-Catholic dictatorship and repression.
A "sensory collage" that invites the viewer to confront their deepest perversions. The film is structured in a series of episodes introduced by the enigmatic John Villain, who guides the audience through different plots that, together, build a unique biography of Martanuelle, the protagonist.
Gabriel, known as Tarado, a retired boxing champion, tries to lead a quiet life in a remote village, with his father and his dog, far from the kind of problems that, in the past, led him to spend a few years in jail.
In the 1960s, the film production company Lisa Film, headed by Karl Spiehs, ushered in a new era in German film: the erotic film. This period, characterized by change and openness, produced numerous successful films that had a lasting impact on the genre in Germany and captivated audiences.
A professor takes up a new post at an all-girls school only to discover the school's principle conceals a dark secret and the pupils are in grave danger.
A young doctor kills himself after a medical committee terminates his research into human embryos, considering it too inhumane.
On a caving adventure, a group of friends quickly becomes imprisoned in a cursed crypt.
