The Italian Cinema Under the Shadow of Censorship: An empirical investigation of post-fascism period

Leonardo Perini (), Enrico Bertacchini () and Roberto Zanola ()
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Leonardo Perini: University of Torino
Enrico Bertacchini: University of Torino
Roberto Zanola: University of Eastern Piedmont

No AWP-05-2025, ACEI Working Paper Series from Association for Cultural Economics International

Abstract: This study explores the impact of movie censorship in post-war Italy, a topic largely examined from historical perspectives but rarely through quantitative empirical economic analysis, especially in democratic nations. Using a unique dataset from the Ministry of Culture covering over 13,000 films (1948–1974), the research categorizes censorship interventions and enriches them with additional film characteristics. The analysis investigates how factors such as morality, violence, crime incitement, and concerns about Italy’s international image influenced censorship decisions. It also considers the broader institutional and socio-demographic context, with preliminary findings highlighting the role of political dynamics in shaping censorship policies.

Keywords: Censorship; Movie; ITSA; Italy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C6 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 47 pages
Date: 2025-09
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