Julien Berjeaut
Julien Berjeaut, known by his pen name Jul, is a French comic book artist and writer celebrated for his work on the series 'Silex and the City.' His modern reinterpretation of classic tales often incorporates irony and contemporary themes. Recently, his adaptation of 'La Belle et la Bête' was at the center of controversy when the French Ministry of Education deemed it 'not suitable' for 10-year-olds without proper educational support, leading to the cancellation of the planned distribution of 800,000 copies. Jul has criticized this decision as a form of censorship, suggesting that it reflects deeper societal tensions regarding representation in literature.
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Recent news mentions
Illustrator Julien Berjeaut, known as Jul, argued that the ministry's objections to his book were spurious.
New book sparks censorship row in France
United Kingdom· 2025-03-21
Julien Berjeaut, known as Jul, expressed that the decision to cancel his version of 'La Belle et la Bête' was a political act of censorship.
La version de « La Belle et la Bête » commandée puis annulée par l’éducation nationale n’est « pas adaptée » aux élèves de 10 ans, juge Elisabeth Borne
France· 2025-03-20