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NewsIsraeli anti-war film ‘The Sea’ sweeps politically-charged Ophir awards as government pulls funding
The story of a Palestinian boy who dreams of seeing the sea is now Israel’s entry to the international Oscar category.
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News‘The Voice Of Hind Rajab’ to open inaugural Doha Film Festival
Kaouther Ben Hania’s film won the Silver Lion at Venice.
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NewsParamount becomes first Hollywood major to condemn Israeli film institution boycott
“We need more engagement and communication — not less.”
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NewsOlivia Colman, Yorgos Lanthimos among 1,300 signatories of pledge against working with Israeli film institutions “complicit in genocide”
These institutions include film festivals, broadcasters, and production, sales and distribution companies.
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NewsKaouther Ben Hania talks high-profile EPs, ethical concerns in ‘The Voice Of Hind Rajab’
“When you amplify the voice of Palestinians, you are accused of being exploitative,” said Ben Hania.
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NewsJulian Schnabel on Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler controversy: “No reason to boycott artists”
“I selected those actors for their merits as actors,” said Schnabel at Venice Film Festival.
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NewsJim Jarmusch “disappointed and disconcerted” by Mubi Sequoia Capital funding
Jarmusch said Mubi CCO Jason Ropell called him “immediately” about the issue.
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NewsVenice Film Festival sees huge Gaza protest
Thousands take part in march on the Lido but are prevented from accessing main festival area.
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News“‘Etty’ is an escape from hate”: first trailer for Hagai Levi’s Venice premiering show
Mini-series is a loose adaptation of the diaries of Dutch author Etty Hillesum who died in Auschwitz.
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NewsVenice head Alberto Barbera says festival won’t disinvite guests for political views
“We’ve been asked to turn down invitations to artists – we will not do that, if they want to be here they will be here.”
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NewsGaza protests begin at Venice Film Festival red carpet
Political and grassroots organisations gathered on the festival’s first day.
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NewsNadav Lapid’s satire ‘Yes’ scores multiple sales following Directors’ Fortnight premiere
The film world premiered in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight sidebar.
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NewsIlya Khrzhanovsky updates on ‘DAU’ films, talks Gaza conflict, Mubi funding criticism
“I love Israel, but what is happening on the West Bank and in Gaza is terrible.”
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NewsAlexander Rodnyansky’s personal Venice doc ‘Notes Of A True Criminal’ acquired for sales
EXCLUSIVE: The film depicts how Rodnyansky, once one of Russia’s leading producers, came to live in exile between Los Angeles and Kyiv.
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NewsPaolo Sorrentino addresses “genocide” in Gaza: “No film can prevent these things”
Sorrentino says he prefers Disney films to violent films; talks working with cinematographers.
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NewsMubi CEO Efe Cakarel addresses Sequoia investment criticism in open letter
Cakarel says Mubi profits do not fund other Sequoia portfolio companies.
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NewsLocarno’s Piazza Grande sees protest against war in Gaza ahead of screening
Demonstration took place ahead of the world premiere screening of Miguel Ángel Jiménez’s The Birthday Party, starring Willem Dafoe.
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NewsAki Kaurismäki, Joshua Oppenheimer, Nina Menkes among filmmakers to condemn Mubi’s ties with Sequoia Capital
Sequoia led a $100m investment in Mubi in May.
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NewsDocaviv artistic director Michal Weits recovering after missile hits Tel Aviv home
Weits was sheltering with her husband and two children in the safe room of their Tel Aviv house when it was hit on Sunday.
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NewsMubi responds to criticism of investment from Sequoia Capital
Mubi received investment from Sequoia Capital, which also invests in an Israeli defence technology startup.