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"Controversy Erupts at Berlin Film Festival Over Israeli Filmmaker's Remarks"

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.

via The Washington Post|

#antisemitism #backlash #berlin

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Israeli Director Faces Death Threats Over Berlin Film Festival Speech

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, winner of the best documentary award at the Berlin Film Festival, has received death threats and had to cancel his flight home after his acceptance speech, calling for equality between Israelis and Palestinians, was labeled as "anti-Semitic" by German officials and Israeli media. The speech, which criticized the situation in Israel and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, has sparked controversy and criticism. The festival has distanced itself from the comments made by multiple filmmakers in support of Palestine, leading to complaints of censorship.

via Deadline|

#anti-semitism #berlin-film-festival #death-threats