The Confessor (1920)
"The Confessor", attributed to the pioneering Baños brothers, is a curious and not very well known pornographic silent film that constitutes a true exception in the treatment of religion in Spanish silent cinema. In this way, the pornographic attraction of "The Confessor" is built through the perversion of the priestly vow of celibacy and the sacrament of penance. This film can be considered as another chapter in the cultural tradition of criticizing the vices of the clergy, and as a consequence of the environment and the new leisure culture that took place in the Europe of the so-called "frivolous twenties".
Director: Ricardo de Baños, Ramón de Baños
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: January 1, 1920
Screenplay
Country: Spain
Language: No Language
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ricardo de Baños, Ramón de Baños
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Confessor about?
- "The Confessor", attributed to the pioneering Baños brothers, is a curious and not very well known pornographic silent film that constitutes a true exception in the treatment of religion in Spanish silent cinema. In this way, the pornographic attraction of "The Confessor" is built through the perversion of the priestly vow of celibacy and the sacrament of penance. This film can be considered as another chapter in the cultural tradition of criticizing the vices of the clergy, and as a consequence of the environment and the new leisure culture that took place in the Europe of the so-called "frivolous twenties".
- Who directed The Confessor?
- The Confessor was directed by Ricardo de Baños, Ramón de Baños.
- How long is The Confessor?
- The Confessor has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- Where was The Confessor produced?
- The Confessor was produced in Spain.