Asked by Inara Jivanee on May 18, 2024

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This European film directed by art house auteur Michelangelo Antonioni essentially rendered the PCA dead and buried thanks to a combination of box office success and a final-cut contract clause with MGM.

A) L'Avventura
B) La Notte
C) Blow-Up
D) The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

European Film

Cinema produced in Europe, characterized by diverse storytelling techniques and styles, reflecting the continent's cultural variations.

Michelangelo Antonioni

An influential Italian film director and screenwriter known for his distinctive style of filmmaking, which emphasizes mood, landscape, and the alienation of modern life.

PCA

The Production Code Administration, a body that enforced moral guidelines for films in the United States from 1934 to 1968.

  • Assess the impact of specific directors and cinematic trends in transforming and contesting the norms of the Hollywood industry.
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Zybrea KnightMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The film in question is Blow-Up, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. It was successful at the box office and had a final-cut contract clause with MGM, which essentially rendered the Production Code Administration (PCA) dead and buried. The film's themes and content challenged the strict censorship rules of the time and paved the way for more freedom in filmmaking.