Pornography in Hungary
History of pornography in Hungary
The history of pornography in Hungary mainly dates from the period after the fall of communism in 1989. The production and distribution of pornography was illegal under their Socialist system, but the laws were liberalised with the fall of the Hungarian People's Republic. Permissive government policies soon propelled the country to the forefront of the European pornography industry. Several foreign directors were attracted to the country's liberal legislation. Eventually, domestic producers began to prosper as well, and several actresses became prominent within the industry such as Angelica Bella, Michelle Wild and Cicciolina (Ilona Staller). It is illegal to display or promote pornography along with homosexuality and gender change to minors under 18 by July 2021.
History
During the communist era, pornography was considered a product of Western decadence, and was illegal. The laws were liberalised with the fall of the Hungarian People's Republic.
In 2021 Hungary's parliament passed a law that bans display or promote pornography, including gender change or homosexuality to anyone under 18 years old.
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Pornography produced in Hungary is distinct from the more widespread U.S. pornography in several ways.
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