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Israeli Filmmaker Faces Death Threats Over Berlin Film Festival Speech

Israeli director Yuval Abraham, winner of a top prize at the Berlin film festival, has received death threats and faced intimidation after German officials labeled the event "antisemitic" due to speeches expressing solidarity with Palestine. Abraham, the son of Holocaust survivors, criticized the use of the term antisemitism to silence Palestinians and Israelis critical of the occupation. The backlash also involved calls for the resignation of a German politician who applauded the filmmakers' speeches.

1 year ago•Source: The Guardian

"The Oscars, Barbie, and the Myth of One-Woman Fury"

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14.67 min•1 year ago

"The Oscars, Barbie, and the Myth of One-Woman Fury"

The article discusses the cultural impact of the film "Barbie" and its representation of women, comparing it to the portrayal of womanhood in "The Donna Reed Show." It critiques the film's reception and the narrow definitions of femininity it perpetuates, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and diverse representation of women in mainstream media. The author explores the complexities of gender roles and the implications of celebrating a film that may limit the possibilities of womanhood rather than expanding them.

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