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A week has passed since the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, but the controversy caused by its performance has not subsided. The chief director and artistic director Joly, transgender actor Nicole Dorr, who was accused of offending the performance of "The Last Supper", and other opening ceremony staff have been harassed, insulted and even threatened on the Internet.

It is reported that Joly, who was unable to bear the harassment, had previously filed a complaint with the "Brigade against Personal Crimes" under the French "Anti-Hate Center", including "death threats due to the victim's origin or sexual orientation, or public insults and defamation of their origin or sexual orientation". Some other actors participating in the opening ceremony also filed complaints with the French prosecutor's office about cyber bullying and death threats. The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office launched a judicial investigation into online harassment and threats against Joly, Dore and others last week.

Macron: Strong condemnation

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the online violence against the performers and crew of the opening ceremony. When he visited the Invalides in Paris on August 2 to greet the volunteers, he made it clear that "the French are very proud of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. (The opening ceremony) showed (France's) true face and courage, and achieved this with appropriate artistic freedom."

Macron expressed "shock and anger" regarding the online violence suffered by Joly and others, and said that "there is no reason for (anyone) to threaten artists."

In addition, Paris Mayor Hidalgo also expressed her support for Joly, Dole and other opening ceremony planners and performers on different occasions.

Paris Olympic Committee President supports opening ceremony team

On August 3, the Paris Olympics held a regular press conference, inviting International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and Paris Olympic Organizing Committee President Tony Estanguet to attend and answer questions.

The performances involving religious content at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics have triggered continuous attacks from some religious groups and celebrities, and the main creative staff have also been subjected to severe cyber violence on social platforms. Tony Estanguet, chairman of the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee, made it clear: The Paris Olympic Organizing Committee strongly condemns the malicious remarks that harass our team, especially the harassment of the opening ceremony team.

"The Paris Olympic Committee supported our unparalleled team and they brought us an unparalleled opening ceremony extravaganza. This took a long time to work on and the results were hard-won," he said.

Estanguet pointed out that many talented young artists have joined the performance of the Olympic Games opening ceremony. "We have no reason to blame them, nor can we accept the negative voices criticizing the opening ceremony team. We will always support our creative team, which we have reiterated many times."

Estanguet also said that we have mentioned the concept of "Let sports unite us" many times. Many people may feel offended by the opening ceremony, and we are sorry and regretful about this. "As the organizing committee, we fully support director Thomas Jolly and his team, and we also strongly condemn those who harassed our artist team." (China News Network Comprehensive Report)