Urgent Breaking News: Controversial Documentary ‘God can defend himself’ Cancelled
In a sudden turn of events, the screening of the documentary “God can defend himself” by director Isabelle Cottenceau has been canceled at the last minute. The scheduled event, organized by the common cinema Image in Saint-Ouen, was set to take place this Wednesday evening and has sparked an uproar across social media and political circles.
Key Points
- The documentary was inspired by the book “The right to piss God” by Richard Malka, the lawyer for Charlie Hebdo.
- The film reveals the circumstances and content of his plea during the Islamist attacks in January 2015.
- /views and cancelation four days before the event, citing a reception charter that prohibits political demonstrations.
- The cancellation has been widely condemned by political figures and civil rights organizations, including the Republican Spring and Licra.
- The city of Saint-Ouen has expressed regret but confirms that the cinema is private, and they were not informed of the reasons behind the cancelation.
- The president of the Île-de-France region, Valérie Pécresse, has offered to project the documentary at the auditorium of the regional council.
The Controversy Around the Documentary
The documentary, “God can defend himself,” is based on the book by Richard Malka, which recounts the legal challenges faced during and after the tragic events of January 2015 in Paris. Malka’s book and the subsequent film aim to uncover the circumstances and content of his legal defense during the trials related to the Islamist attacks on Charlie Hebdo.
The sudden cancellation of the documentary screening has been met with dissatisfaction from political figures, who see it as a form of “deep contempt for the public.” The Republican Spring Political Movement took to social media to express its dismay, posting a laconic “10 years after horror, abdication.” The Licra denounced a “disturbing tendency to censor universalist and republican messages.”
Reactions and Responses
The city of Saint-Ouen has claimed that it learned of the cancellation “with astonishment and regret.” The city’s mayor assured the public that no censorship is practiced in Saint-Ouen and that they are ready to support the organizers by finding an alternative venue. Meanwhile, Valérie Pécresse, the president of the Île-de-France region, has offered to host the documentary screening at the regional council’s auditorium.
This incident highlights the wider debate around free speech, censorship, and the handling of controversial content in public forums. As we approach the tenth anniversary of the attacks on Charlie Hebdo, the conversation around freedom of expression and the right to discuss sensitive topics remains salient and contentious.
The cancellation of “God can defend himself” comes at a critical juncture in global discourse on free speech and the cultural impact of controversial art and literature. As public sentiment continues to weigh in on the issue, it is likely that the documentary and its themes will remain a focus of debate for some time to come.
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