Overview

• On August 8, municipal agents installing outdoor cinema equipment in the Londeau neighborhood were encircled by roughly ten to fifteen individuals who threatened to dismantle the setup if the film proceeded.
• Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” had been selected by residents through Noisy-le-Sec’s annual “Ciné sous les étoiles” consultation, part of a free summer program for local families unable to travel.
• Mayor Olivier Sarrabeyrouse filed a formal complaint—he also intends to reprogram the film with a moderated public debate to uphold free cultural access.
• The Culture Ministry has lodged its own complaint; Rachida Dati labeled the threats a serious attack on public programming and obstruction of artistic freedom.
• Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the pressure as an unacceptable attempt to impose moral policing in public spaces.