As #CancelNetflix trended on social media, Cuties financier David Grumbach declared the U.S. boycott of the streamer and the film a violation of filmmakers' artistic freedom to create social commentary.

Grumbach expressed his opinion on the controversy surrounding the recently-released film in an interview with Variety. "I think the protests are coming from the [American] right-wing — from a fringe of ultra-conservatism," stated the French film producer.

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"But we’re grateful that Netflix [kept] the film [on its platform] and has supported it despite everything," he added. "We must be strong and united to protect the freedom of filmmakers. It's not just for France, but also for Hollywood."

Cuties experienced controversy from the very beginning of its release, seeing an immediate backlash against the film's first promotional poster and trailer, accompanied by demands for the film to be pulled from Netflix's streaming platform.

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Grumbach compared the coming-of-age film — which explores the over-sexualization of young girls and the confusion and pain they feel living through this peer and social pressure — to other notable and critically acclaimed films. "Think about Jodie Foster who was 12 when she played a prostitute in Taxi Driver," Grumbach said. "Or the movie Little Miss Sunshine, or the countless other movies that would have been boycotted if we caved to this kind of conservatism. We wouldn't be able to make movies about abortion, violence, etc. because to denounce something, you need to show it."

Grumbach hopes that the film and its message will inspire lawmakers to strengthen child protection laws worldwide.

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