The Confessor
El Confesor
Synopsis
"The Confessor", attributed to the pioneering Baños brothers, is a curious and not very well known pornographic silent film that constitutes a true exception in the treatment of religion in Spanish silent cinema. In this way, the pornographic attraction of "The Confessor" is built through the perversion of the priestly vow of celibacy and the sacrament of penance. This film can be considered as another chapter in the cultural tradition of criticizing the vices of the clergy, and as a consequence of the environment and the new leisure culture that took place in the Europe of the so-called "frivolous twenties".
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramón de Baños, Ricardo de Baños
- Screenplay & Story
- King Alfonso XIII of Spain
- Original Title
- El Confesor
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramón de Baños, Ricardo de Baños
King Alfonso XIII of Spain
Department Leadership Roster
Ramón de Baños
Director
Ricardo de Baños
Director
King Alfonso XIII of Spain
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Confessor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Confessor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Confessor about?
"The Confessor", attributed to the pioneering Baños brothers, is a curious and not very well known pornographic silent film that constitutes a true exception in the treatment of religion in Spanish silent cinema. In this way, the pornographic attraction of "The Confessor" is built through the perversion of the priestly vow of celibacy and the sacrament of penance. This film can be considered as another chapter in the cultural tradition of criticizing the vices of the clergy, and as a consequence of the environment and the new leisure culture that took place in the Europe of the so-called "frivolous twenties".
Who directed The Confessor?
The Confessor was directed by Ramón de Baños, Ricardo de Baños.
Who stars in The Confessor?
The principal cast of The Confessor includes Not specified.
When was The Confessor released and how long is it?
The Confessor was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 35m.