The free public screening of Greta Gerwig's film "Barbie" in Noisy-le-Sec, a suburb in Seine-Saint-Denis, was initially cancelled due to pressure from a small local group opposing the film's portrayals of homosexuality and non-traditional female roles. Olivier Sarrabeyrouse, the Communist Party mayor of Noisy-le-Sec, defended his decision as a responsible measure to ensure the safety of families, children, and public agents amid threats. The cancellation sparked controversy, with critics viewing it as a setback for freedoms in the face of fundamentalism. An investigation was opened following the cancellation. Despite the backlash and claims that the incident was being politicized by far-right groups, the mayor later announced that the screening would be rescheduled, affirming that authorities would not yield to intimidation. The situation highlighted tensions around cultural representation and community responses in the diverse Seine-Saint-Denis area.