Instagram had indeed removed from its platform the images of the poster of his new film, “Parallel mothers.”The poster represents a black nipple on a red background, with a drop of milk, all wanting to image a crying eye. Instagram’s algorithm had deemed the image contrary to its rules of use, and deleted it.
Although quickly put back online in the face of the controversy (sexualization of the female body), the director nevertheless spoke about the algorithms blocking sensitive content today. He recalled that “we have to be vigilant before the machines decide what we can do and what we cannot do. Regardless of the amount of information the algorithm has, he will never have a heart or good sense, he is not human.”He also thanked the users of the social network and the media for having “Succeeded in getting the minds behind the algorithm, which decides what is and is not obscene and offensive, to back down and allow the poster to flow freely.”
Through Facebook, its parent company, Instagram has offered its most basic apologies. The company explained that the image had been removed for “violations of our nudity rules”, But admitted to doing“exceptions to allow nudity in certain cases, such as when there is a clear artistic context. So we’ve reinstated the posts sharing the Almodóvar movie poster on Instagram, and we’re very sorry for any confusion.. ” The film “Parallel mothers”Will open the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival, and will be available in French cinemas on December 1st.
Maud Baheng Daizey
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