Overview

• The event was called off after a small group of youths threatened municipal staff during setup, citing objections to the film’s portrayal of gender and sexuality.
• Mayor Olivier Sarrabeyrouse condemned the threats as driven by obscurantism and fundamentalism but provided no further details on who was involved.
• The Ministry of Culture announced it will file legal proceedings to contest the city’s cancellation decision.
• Lawmakers from Les Républicains and Rassemblement National accused the mayor of failing to name Islamist motivations behind the disruption.
• Details on the individuals responsible remain unclear as authorities continue to investigate the incident.