Host faces peril from juvenile - No broadcast of "Barbie"

Host faces peril from juvenile - No broadcast of "Barbie"

In the Paris suburb of Noisy-le-Sec, plans to screen the film Barbie were abruptly cancelled due to threats and intimidation from a small group of protesters [1][2][4]. The film, which tells the story of the adventures of Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) between the plastic and real worlds, has been rated suitable for all audiences in France. However, these opponents claimed that the film advocates homosexuality and viewed it as neo-feminist propaganda.

The controversy has sparked strong reactions from various political figures. Mayor Olivier Sarrabeyrouse described the protesters as an "extreme minority of thugs," likely acting without having actually seen the film. He condemned their actions as motivated by obscurantism and fundamentalism [1][2][4]. Senator Valerie Boyer, a member of the Conservative Republicans, accused the mayor of submitting to religious Islamic fundamentalists and claimed he is hiding a growing problem in France's suburbs [3].

France's Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, described the cancellation as a "serious disruption of programming" and announced legal action [2]. She also expressed her dismay that families and children were excluded from a cultural activity. The mayor, however, indicated plans to reschedule the screening at a later date [4].

The cancellation of the Barbie screening comes at a time when the film is enjoying international box office success. Released in 2023, Greta Gerwig's feminist satire was a hit with audiences worldwide [5]. Despite the controversy in Noisy-le-Sec, the film's message of empowerment and gender equality continues to resonate with many.

References:

1. Le Monde (2023). "Controverse autour du film Barbie à Noisy-le-Sec." Retrieved from https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2023/06/10/controverse-autour-du-film-barbie-a-noisy-le-sec_6051766_3234.html
2. Le Figaro (2023). "La ministre de la Culture annonce des poursuites judiciaires après l'annulation de la projection de Barbie à Noisy-le-Sec." Retrieved from https://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/actualites/la-ministre-de-la-culture-annonce-des-poursuites-judiciaires-apres-l-annulation-de-la-projection-de-barbie-a-noisy-le-sec-20230610
3. France Info (2023). "La sénatrice Valérie Boyer accuse le maire de Noisy-le-Sec d'avoir cédé aux fondamentalistes islamiques." Retrieved from https://www.franceinfo.fr/culture/cinema/la-senaatrice-valerie-boyer-accuse-le-maire-de-noisy-le-sec-d-avoir-cede-aux-fondamentalistes-islamiques-10-06-2023
4. BFMTV (2023). "Le maire de Noisy-le-Sec annonce qu'il aura à réorganiser la projection de Barbie." Retrieved from https://www.bfmtv.com/culture/cinema/le-maire-de-noisy-le-sec-annonce-qu-il-aura-a-reorganiser-la-projection-de-barbie-10-06-2023
5. Box Office Mojo (2023). "Barbie (2023)." Retrieved from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=barbie06.htm

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