Cine-Excess V Presents: Censorship on the Edge of the Park: Ruggero Deodato Meets the BBFC

Odeon Covent Garden, Thursday 26th May 2011 6.30pm-7.30pm

Cine-Excess V is proud to present a historic debate between film policy makers, academics and one of cinema’s most influential and controversial figures: Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust, House on the Edge of the Park, Cut and Run).

In this special debate session, Ruggero Deodato discusses some of his most contentious titles with very the policy makers responsible for their legal classification, as well as the leading academics who have analysed their imagery and themes.

Censorship on the Edge of the Park: Ruggero Deodato Meets the BBFC features a keynote address by Professor Martin Barker (Aberystwyth University) on his recent BBFC funded audience study on House on the Edge of the Park. Other panellists include Craig Lapper (Senior BBFC Examiner) and Ruggero Deodato himself. Censorship on the Edge of the Park: Ruggero Deodato Meets the BBFC is chaired by Professor Julian Petley (Brunel University).

Censorship on the Edge of the Park: Ruggero Deodato Meets the BBFC is open to cinema goers over the age of 18, and tickets are priced at £12 each, (£7.50 concessions). This panel discussion is also free to all Cine-Excess V delegates holding a full or day rate pass.

Early booking is advised. Please Ring the Following Ticket Hotline for tickets: 0871 22 44 007