Question 1

What groundbreaking censorship milestone does Repulsion hold?

Accepted Answer

It features the first depiction of female orgasm (sound only) to be passed by the British Board of Film Censors.

Question 2

Which other Roman Polanski films form a loose trilogy with Repulsion about urban horror?

Accepted Answer

This film, along with Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Tenant (1976), forms a loose trilogy about the horrors of apartment/city dwelling.

Question 3

Why did Roman Polanski and Gérard Brach create Repulsion according to Polanski's autobiography?

Accepted Answer

They came up with the film to have a commercial success that would help fund the making of Cul-de-sac (1966), a much more personal project.

Question 4

Which festivals and awards recognized Repulsion?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1965 and won awards from BAFTA in 1966 and the New York Film Critics Circle in 1965.

Question 5

What type of company eventually financed Repulsion after larger studios passed?

Accepted Answer

After being turned down by Paramount Pictures and British Lion Films, financing came from Compton Pictures, known primarily for distributing softcore pornography films.

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