The director of Cannibal Holocaust had to prove in court that the actors were still alive

The director of Cannibal Holocaust had to prove in court that the actors were still alive and didn’t get killed during the movie. Yes, that’s correct. “Cannibal Holocaust“ is a controversial 1980 Italian horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato. The film is infamous for its graphic and realistic violence, as well as its use of indigenous tribespeople in disturbing scenes. The film’s realistic depiction of violence and the treatment of its actors led to legal trouble for the director. After the film’s release, Deodato faced charges of murder because of the graphic and disturbing content in the film, which included scenes of violence and cruelty towards both animals and actors. To prove that the actors were still alive and had not been killed during the making of the movie, he had to produce the actors in court. This legal process became necessary because “Cannibal Holocaust“ was so convincing in its portrayal of violence that authorities believed it was a genuin
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