The most banned film in UK history started as '70s Danish farm life.
A look at the story behind the bestiality tape ANIMAL FARM. From its production in early 70's Denmark, to when it was smuggled to the UK and distributed in 1981.
Direction
Mathieson refuses sensationalism where others would feast.
Writing
Narration that questions rather than condemns.
Editing
Jarring cuts between Thatcher speeches and farm footage.
Director
Molly Mathieson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Video Nasties' moral panic saw Animal Farm banned alongside Cannibal Holocaust, despite containing no actual violence.
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