The event, organized by the Reeixida Foundation and the FILMS EN OFF film school, was interrupted when the venue's technical manager decided to cut the sound for a member of the audience. This action sparked discontent and complaints among attendees, who labeled it as "censorship".
According to witnesses, the silenced intervention involved a reflection on self-defense and armed struggle, themes related to the short film's plot. The sound technician reportedly stated he could not permit "militarist discourses" in a government venue, a justification rejected by the audience.
“"More than a lack of tact, it's censorship."
The incident led to unanimous protests and boos. Rosanna Royo, an attendee, denounced the official's "delirious" and "intolerable" attitude on the social network X, comparing it to a "fascist state".
David de Montserrat, another attendee, confronted the auditorium's employee about his actions, reminding him that the venue is publicly funded. According to his account, the employee refused to discuss the matter and threatened to call security.
The event also served to honor the brothers Miquel and Josep Badia, assassinated in 1936, and to screen the short film Badia, directed by Marcel Buisan. The Reeixida Foundation contrasted the incident with a prior event, the private security day organized by the Spanish government's sub-delegation.
The political party Junts has announced it will seek explanations from the Generalitat government regarding this episode, which has ignited a significant debate about freedom of expression in public spaces.
