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In a discussion hosted by the Isaiah Berlin Society, the interlocutors talk about the limits of freedom of expression, this time focusing specifically on the relationship between political correctness, censorship, art and culture.
The conversation is led by Helmut Caune, a philosopher, publicist, lecturer, head of the Isaiah Berlin Center. The discussion is attended by a civic active theater and film director, who creates socially and politically relevant works of art Krista Burāne, and film scientist, professor and translator Viktors Freibergs.
For example, Astrid Lindgren’s “Book about Pepper’s Garage”, beloved by several generations, has been “improved” many times in several editions and adaptations of the original to meet society’s changing notions of dignity, tolerance, equality and an inclusive society.
During the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, HBO removed the classic film “With the Winds” from its repertoire for a month. There is also a continuing debate, for example, as to whether Shakespeare’s “Otello” performances really need to be “painted” by the protagonist.
While some believe that culture, and pop culture in particular, must be upbringing and in line with the ethical norms of its time, others call it censorship and political correctness, which are enemies of freedom of expression and creative expression. “
It has already been reported that the conversation festival “Lamp” takes place on August 20 and 21 in the urban environment of Cēsis, online and together in viewing places throughout Latvia.
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