Frederic Bonnaud, director of the Cinematheque, decided to cancel the screening of Last Tango in Paris due to threats, stating, 'We are a cinema, not a fortress.' He emphasized the need to protect staff and audience from the rationale behind the protests.
Maria Schneider described her experience with the film's infamous scene, stating, 'I felt a little raped, both by Marlon and Bertolucci,' reflecting on the emotional impact and long-lasting effects on her life.
Bertolucci acknowledged the controversy, expressing regret but maintaining, 'I feel guilty, but I don't regret it,' revealing a complex perspective on artistic decisions and their moral implications.
Judith Godreche criticized the screening without context, urging the Cinematheque to, 'restore humanity to a 19-year-old actor by behaving humane,' highlighting the need for ethical considerations in cinema.
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