“Caligula” has been shocking viewers since 1979. The magazine calls the film “a raunchy epic about the fall of a Roman ruler,” although admittedly, that description is extremely mild. The film is famous for its bold, and sometimes even obscene, scenes. After more than 40 years, “Caligula” has become loud again.
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“Caligula”. The writer and director requested that their names be removed from the credits
The final shape of the production, which was released in cinemas in 1979, was greatly and decisively influenced by Bob Guccione, the producer and owner of the “Penthouse” magazine. It was he who brought models from centerfolds to the set, which eventually led to a conflict with the director. Tinto Brass shot almost 100 hours of material in 1976, but was removed from the project at the very beginning of editing work. It was Bob Guccione, after Brass left and after the main actors, i.e. Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, Peter O’Toole and John Gielgud, finished shooting, tightened some extremely sharp and scenes that Brass had previously refused to do. Under the watchful eye of the head of “Penthouse”, the film was put together. Eventually, both screenwriter Gore Vidal and Tinto Brass requested that their names be removed from the credits.
Scandal in Cannes. The director of “Caligula” cuts himself off from production and threatens lawyers
After more than 40 years, the production became loud again, and Brass again fell into conflict with the producer. During, a version edited from never used shots shot by Tinto Brass was shown. “Caligula: The Ultimate Cut” is a completely new movie. Viewers will not see sharp scenes. Thomas Negovan is responsible for the project. It was in the direction of Negovan that Brass directed his allegations. The 90-year-old director released an official statement in which he indicated that he intended to take legal action. It’s about, among others to put his name on the poster.
After numerous and fruitless negotiations over the years […]a version was created in which I did not participate and which, I am convinced, does not reflect my artistic vision
– in a statement from Tinto Brass. He also admitted that if he cannot participate in editing, he does not consider the film his own.
There are many versions of ‘Caligula’ edited by others, including Bob Guccione. But none of them correspond to my original vision. The Cannes audience will therefore be misled by the arbitrary use of my name
Brass added. The director stressed that his lawyers are already dealing with the case.
Source: Gazeta
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