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Over 4,500 Actors Demand Boycott of Israeli Cinema Funding
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Over 4,500 actors and film workers call for a boycott.
- The boycott targets institutions tied to genocide and apartheid, with exceptions for Palestinian-rights supporters.
- Israeli cinema relies on state funding, vulnerable to political pressure.
- Netanyahu's government, led by Culture Minister Miki Zohar, restricts funding for challenging films.
- The film law has historically supported Israeli cinema's growth and critical engagement.
