In Germany, the 1970s were the heyday of sex films. They were shot by the dozen, promising nudity and claiming to be free of taboos. Startled by the suicide of the actress Claudia Fieler, SNUFF (Richard R. Rimmel, FRG 1973–1976) takes a look behind the scenes of a sex film production: It shows how the girls are chosen and the way in which people are debased; it lends an ear to director Robert Furch who would rather shoot other films. With abysmal humour, SNUFF makes accusations against the industrial exploitation of young female bodies, financial constraints and false hopes. "Even if its shaking finger (commentary: Carl Amery) appears a bit exaggerated at times, SNUFF remains a challenge: a brutal and intelligent reportage leaving room for reflection" (Süddeutsche Zeitung, Dec. 8, 1978)
An event organised by CineGraph Babelsberg together with the Bundesarchiv-Filmarchiv. Introduction: Philipp Stiasny (Dec. 8)
