Mirtha Legrand He called the attitude of Javier Mileiafter the president shared a publication on his social networks in which he said that, after criticism from ”La Chiqui” about the attempt to close the INCAA and the Gaumont cinema, she should buy it.
Legrand had questioned this Saturday, on his television program, about this attempted closure by the Government, in addition to pointing out Javier Milei for the economic policy of prices and the increase in the cost of living since he took office.
Criticism quickly came to Javier Milei, who did not take long to react: on social network X, the President republished a post by the journalist and political scientist Julio Burdman.
“What a great gesture it would be for Mirtha to buy the Gaumont, for it to be renamed Cine Gaumont-Legrand and for it to show only Argentine films. A milestone that would exalt her, and that would contribute to changing the bad image that Argentines have of their own cultural references,” said Burdman, a message with the particular proposal that was accepted and replicated from his account by the president of Argentina.
Mirtha Legrand’s statements after Milei’s repost
Through a telephone interview with Diego Pérez on Canal de la Ciudad on Monday, the actress and host once again referred to Milei after the movements on social networks: ”Does not apply. It was simply an opinion, it was not to say that I bought the cinema. It’s ridiculous, ridiculous. You are somewhat afraid to express yourself, because if everything you are going to say, if the government doesn’t like it very much, or if it bothers someone, they are going to rebuke you. It’s unpleasant. I did not say anything wrong”.
Furthermore, she was asked if she were going to say that “she always traveled well on Aerolíneas Argentinas” they would say “well, buy it, Mirtha”, to which she responded: ”Sure, it’s ridiculous.” And she also acknowledged: ”I was very surprised when they reacted like that.“I don’t know if it was people for or against the government.” In this government I do not want to be against it, because they retaliate and it is unpleasant.he sentenced.
What Mirtha Legrand had said in her program
The discussion on the program revolved around the adjustment measures in the INCAA and criticism of the Government of Javier Milei for his alleged disinterest in the national film industry.
During his television program “Mirtha’s night”Legrand expressed his concern for the future of cinema, urging the artistic community to unite to prevent its closure.
“Don’t let the Gaumont close, guys. The people of the environment have to exert strength, we have to do something so that it doesn’t close.”remarked the driver.
In her comment, Chiqui highlighted the importance of preserving this cultural heritage and praised the current conditions of the Gaumont cinema, calling it “splendid” and “in very good condition.”
“What can it cost to maintain the Gaumont cinema? I went recently, it is splendid, in very good condition, it’s a shame. The thing about the Film Institute (INCAA) too. It’s terrible”said the actress and host, who turned 97 last month.
“If there was someone who stole, well, outside, don’t give them any more credit,” the driver justified.
He also spoke out against the adjustments
The diva also referred to the vision that she believes Javier Milei’s Government has on art in general and cinema in particular. “It gives a feeling of resentment, of not loving Argentine cinema, of not valuing it,” she expressed.
“Many people have been left without jobs. Life can no longer be lived because of the price of food,” added Legrand, in relation to the economic situation.
The actress Catherine Fulop and actor Gabriel “Puma” Goity supported Legrand’s positionwith the latter calling any closure attempt “savage and barbaric.”
However, journalist Ceferino Reato presented a broader analysis, pointing out historical tensions between the Government and the arts sector, while advocating for a more moderate approach to cultural policies.
Source: Ambito
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