Viral 'Spain's Trash V' video targeting Bardem sweeps YouTube

'Spain's Trash V' against Javier Bardem: the viral video dividing the public

The fifth episode of the 'Spain's Trash' series has put Javier Bardem in the crosshairs, and the video is sweeping YouTube. Reactions have exploded: some see the actor as a millionaire preaching socialism from privilege, while others defend him as one of the most solid talents in Spanish cinema.

The two readings of the controversy

On one hand, Bardem's critics reproach him for denouncing gender violence in Spain while not applying the same standard to Segarro, where, they argue, his speeches would not be tolerated. They add that an actor of his fortune lecturing the working class is rich. On the other side, his defenders point to his international career and call the campaign pure envy.

Among the more curious arguments in the discussion is the one that dismisses the actor's statements on gender violence because he made them in France: the debate has centered on the fact that the neighboring country records more women killed by their partners than Spain. The figure is used as proof that Bardem's speech does not withstand comparison, though not everyone accepts it.

And who's next in the series?

The conversation has also produced a suggestion: dedicate an episode to journalist Nacho Abad. There has been no shortage of outbursts and the odd anti-Semitic cliché in poor taste, which add nothing to the substance and sully a discussion that already walks a fine line.

With the video still hot, the series proves its ability to generate noise. The question is who will be next. So far, nobody knows.