"Controversy Erupts at Berlin Film Festival Over Israeli Filmmaker's Remarks"
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Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham faces backlash and death threats after using his acceptance speech at a Berlin film festival to oppose the war in Gaza, prompting criticism from German politicians and accusations of antisemitism. The filmmaker, alongside his Palestinian co-director, called for a ceasefire and criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinians, leading to heightened tensions and debates over freedom of expression and artistic freedom in Germany.
- Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham’s Berlin film festival remarks draw backlash The Washington Post
- Israeli director receives death threats after calling for ceasefire at Berlin film festival CNN
- 'When My Speech Was Called Antisemitic, I Was Shocked' - Life & Culture Haaretz
- German minister says she clapped Israeli film-maker, not his Palestinian colleague, at Berlinale The Guardian
- Berlin Film Festival Files Criminal Charges After Antisemitic Hacking, Criticizes Award-Winner Statements Variety
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