The world's most controversial film, which is banned in 100 countries, the director was murdered after its release
- bySudha Saxena
- 26 Apr, 2025

The film, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, was banned in 100 countries due to its controversial content. Pasolini was murdered shortly after its release in 1975.
Many such films of Indian cinema have been released on which people created a lot of uproar and also demanded to ban them, but today we are telling you about the most controversial film in the world. This film was banned immediately after its release. After its release, the director was murdered, who is no longer in this world. This is not a Bollywood or South film but a Hollywood movie. The name of the film we are talking about is 'Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom'. Despite being in tremendous controversies, this film did a good collection at the box office. This film stars Paolo Bonacelli, Giorgio Cataldi, Uberto Paolo Quintavalle, Alto Valetti, Caterina Boratto, Elsa De Giorgi, Helen Serger and Sonia Saviang.
This is the world's most controversial film
There was so much controversy over the story of 'Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom' that it was banned in 100 countries. After this film hit the theatres, controversy continued for a long time because after its release, director Pier Paolo Pasolini was murdered. This film has been banned in different countries for not one but many reasons. There has been a lot of controversy about the story and scenes of this film. The story revolves around four rich and corrupt persons who kidnap 18 young men. They torture them physically and mentally for 4 months. This Italian film released in 1975 is considered one of the most controversial films of all time.
This film is banned in 100 countries
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, this film is based on the 1785 novel 'The 120 Days of Sodom' written by the Marquis de Sade. This film based on the Second World War created a lot of controversy. The film showed scenes of violence such as sexual assault, murder and brutal torture of kidnapped children. The film remained banned in Australia until 1993, then it was banned again in 1998. In the next few months of its release, it was banned in many other countries including Australia, India, UK and New Zealand. It was released in the US in 1977, but it was banned there too, accusing it of obscenity.
Where can Salo be seen?
'Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom' has a 5.8 rating on IMDb, but it is not available on OTT due to controversial content. It was released on a Blu-ray home in 2011, but it is not available in many countries due to the ban. The film is available for rent on Google Movies, but only in select countries.
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