Eva Peydró and Paco Roca debate censorship and cancel culture at Fundación Cañada Blanch
On April 16, at the Fundación Cañada Blanch, journalist Eva Peydró and comic artist Paco Roca engaged in a conversation about censorship, cancel culture, and the ethical limits of art. They analyzed Bernardo Bertolucci's 1972 film 'El último tango en París' to explore how society decides on the presentation of art. Peydró, who authored the 2025 book 'El último tango en París. Un escándalo entre dos siglos', traced the film's censorship in Italy to current consent discussions sparked by actress Maria Schneider. Roca highlighted the emotional authenticity of art. They drew comparisons between institutional censorship and modern cancel culture, citing a 2016 feminist collective's video and the cancellation of a December 2024 screening at the Cinémathèque française. Their discussion underscored art's role in reflecting societal changes regarding consent and emotional violence.
Key facts
- The event occurred on April 16 at Fundación Cañada Blanch.
- Participants were journalist Eva Peydró and comic artist Paco Roca.
- The discussion centered on censorship, cancel culture, and ethical limits in art.
- Bernardo Bertolucci's film 'El último tango en París' served as the primary case study.
- Eva Peydró authored the 2025 book 'El último tango en París. Un escándalo entre dos siglos'.
- The film faced legal censorship in Italy post-release, with copies burned and sanctions imposed.
- Maria Schneider and Marlon Brando described feeling emotionally violated during filming.
- In December 2024, the Cinémathèque française canceled a screening due to public pressure.
Entities
Artists
- Eva Peydró
- Paco Roca
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Maria Schneider
- Marlon Brando
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Stanley Kubrick
Institutions
- Fundación Cañada Blanch
- Editorial Tirant lo Blanch
- Cinémathèque française
- Asamblea francesa
- Revista cultural el Hype
Locations
- Alicante
- Spain
- Italy
- France
- París
Sources
- El Hype —