"Controversy Erupts Over Israel Criticism at Berlin Film Festival"
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The Berlin International Film Festival was embroiled in controversy when Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers criticized Israel's actions in Gaza during their acceptance speech for the best documentary award. The speeches sparked a debate in Germany about whether public statements by artists should be labeled as antisemitic if they diverge from the country's official stance on Israel. The filmmakers' remarks have drawn both applause and condemnation, with some accusing them of intolerable relativization for not mentioning Hamas, while others defend their right to express their views.
- Criticism of Israel at Berlin Film Festival Stirs Antisemitism Debate The New York Times
- Israeli director receives death threats after officials call Berlin film festival ‘antisemitic’ The Guardian
- Israeli journalist rails at West Bank ‘apartheid’ in Berlinale acceptance speech The Times of Israel
- On Israeli TV, You're an Antisemite if You Dare Mention the Occupation - Haaretz Today Haaretz
- Israeli Filmmaker Slams German Politicians for Branding Berlin Award-Winning Speech “Antisemitic” Hollywood Reporter
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