The Paris rector deschedules an animated film about a Palestinian refugee in colleges

This was announced on October 12 by the Association of Parisian Independent Cinemas (CIP), which coordinates the “College at Cinema” system, revealed Publication. The animated film Wardyby the Norwegian director Mats Grorudwhich follows the trajectory of a young Palestinian refugee in Beirut, will not be screened in K-12 schools in Paris.

The film canceled due to “international tensions”

In an email sent to teachers, the Paris rector gave reasons for this decision “context of extreme international tension and its potential consequences on our territory “. According to the rector of the Academy, “Several teachers have raised questions with the dean’s office about whether this film should be broadcast this year “.

An incomprehensible decision second Patrizio Facchinetti, general delegate of the Firefly Archipelago association (which partly supports the system). always inside Publicationcomplains: “More than ever, school must remain a sanctuary in which to build the critical spirit of students. We find it regrettable to set aside this film for its subject matter, when young people are constantly inundated with images and need to be given the keys. »

Because the “College al Cinema” system, which selects feature films to be broadcast to middle school students, does so through the consultancy of some representatives of culture, image and teaching professionals. The films are systematically accompanied by educational sheets for students, but also by specific speakers and training for teachers.

Deprogramming reported

In a press release published on October 25, theObservatory of creative freedoman entity of the League for Human Rights, denounced this decision, of which it is part “the wave of deprogramming and postponement of works by Palestinian artists, or whose subject matter has a connection to Palestine “, and remember “works are not guilty “.

A press release signed by numerous organizations belonging to the Observatory, such as the Association of Independent Cinema for its Dissemination (Acid), the Association of Documentary Filmmakers (Addoc), or the Professional Union of Producers, Festivals, Ensembles, Music Broadcasters independent (Profedim).

Indeed, since the war between Israel and Gaza has intensified, Palestinian artists have found themselves erased from cultural events. Like the author Adania Shibli, deprived of the awards ceremony at the Frankfurt Fair. He had received an outpouring of support, particularly fromAnnie Ernaux.

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