The Controversy around the film Mignonnes: What does it say about the tensions that crystallize our societies? with Laurence Lascary

Story: the Controversy around the film Mignonnes: What does it say about the tensions that crystallize our societies?

On the occasion of the DVD release of Mignonnes, Clap looks back on the incredible story of this film.

While she won the César for best short film in 2017, director Maimouna Doucouré is preparing her first feature film: Mignonnes.

The story of an 11-year-old black girl who - to escape family pressure - becomes part of a group of girlfriends who create very sexy choreography for their age.

The film won prizes at the most prestigious festivals: Sundance, Berlin ... it was even bought by Netflix for worldwide distribution.

However, following a mistake by Netflix, a vast controversy seizes the film in the United States, some elected officials call for a boycott.

The film will only make few entries in France.

What does this controversy say about our society?

How did it crystallize already existing tensions?

We tell you everything in Clap!

Guest:

, producer at the head of the company On the other side of the periphery, co-president of the 50/50 collective which works for parity and diversity in cinema.