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I'm going to have to revisit this demented classic again,now that it's the full version. Many thanks, Paul.
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#532
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It IS a fuller version than the cut theatrical version, but it is still trimmed of some key controversial scenes such as the 'rape of christ' because WB don't want it releasing and they own it. It was shown at the BFI censorship film festival in its full uncut form a few years ago but that's the only time since the execs at Warners thought it brought disrepute to the their company!
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#535
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That's an extended cut, the full uncut version is believed to be lost forever.
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#536
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That's what I always thought.
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#537
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It would be nice to have the longest version though, eh? It's down to Warner Bros suppressing the longer, Russell-approved cut it that we've not seen it on disc anywhere.
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#538
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I've seen the screening at the BFI and the only things missing from the DVD are the "rape of Christ" aka nuns getting jiggy with a life size crucifix whilst a priest masterbates over them, and the moment when Sister Jeanne gets off on the charred leg bone of Father Grandier. Although they add tremendous power, the film is still incredibly moving without it.
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#539
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Absolutely, I've seen that version and the 'rape of Christ' scene is fantastic, one of the highlights of the film.
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Indeed it is,and as mentioned above,the Grandier-bone-crotch rub is also a key,jaw-dropping moment!
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