A new controversy in social networks
A new film has generated great controversy on social networks, this time for its representation of Catalans. The film ‘Un hipster en la España vacía’, currently one of the most watched on Amazon Prime, has sparked a lot of outrage for the way it portrays this community. The director of the film, Emilio Martínez-Lázaro, already known for other controversial films, seems to have managed to provoke once again with this production.
Negative reactions and accusations of Catalanophobia
Criticism of the film was not long in coming, with many users accusing the platform of promoting Catalanophobia and unfairly ridiculing Catalans. The scenes that have generated the most controversy show how a group of Catalans arrive in a town and find themselves involved in situations that present them in a negative way. These depictions have sparked a wave of backlash and even led some people to announce a boycott of the platform.
Strong reactions and boycott of the platform
The well-known pro-independence actor Joel Joan has announced his boycott of the platform in protest of including this film in its catalog. Through social media, he has expressed his displeasure and urged others to join the boycott. This has generated an intense debate about freedom of expression and the limits of satire in today’s context.
A film that leaves no one indifferent
The film has not only generated controversy for its representation of Catalans, but has also ridiculed other progressive and left-wing currents of thought. This has led to a wider debate about the way in which cinema approaches sensitive issues and its responsibility in the representation of various social realities.
