CPJ Condemns Israeli Threats Against ‘NAZA’ Filmmakers
Signatories say the film should be seen before criticism and warn that attacks on its creators are fueling threats and incitement.
- More than 200 Israeli filmmakers signed a petition supporting creators Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after 'NAZA' won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
- Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labeled the film 'vile' and 'treason,' urging the Interior Ministry to consider revoking the creators' citizenship after it featured testimonies from 24 soldiers.
- Signatories including Ari Folman and Shlomi Elkabetz condemned the 'unprecedented campaign of incitement' against the filmmakers, asserting that art's role is to 'hold a mirror up to the society in which they exist.'
- The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday denied claims in the film regarding a strike with 500 expected civilian deaths, calling the allegation 'completely false' and questioning the testimonies' credibility.
- Petitioners expressed hope that 'NAZA' will be distributed in Israel soon, enabling viewers to 'create a real and initial discussion' about the war in Gaza.
29 Articles
29 Articles
‘NAZA’: More than 1,500 Israeli filmmakers sign petition backing directors after citizenship threats
Prominent Israeli filmmakers have joined more than 1,500 industry figures in defending Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after officials threatened to revoke their citizenship over the Venice-winning documentary
Several organizations have appealed to the Israeli authorities to cease threats to documentary filmmakers about the massacre. Israeli filmmakers sign a petition for freedom of expression.
Israel's Minister of Culture threatens the director duo behind "Naza" with expatriation: The investigative piece of Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor accuses the Israeli army. Abraham also criticized Germany and the USA in a prize speech in Venice.
Israeli Filmmakers Among 1,500 Names to Sign Petition Defending ‘NAZA’ Directors After Their Citizenship Is Threatened Over Gaza Doc
Israeli filmmakers are among 1,500 industry names that signed a petition expressing solidarity with "NAZA" directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
CPJ condemns Israeli threats against ‘NAZA’ filmmakers
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Israeli authorities to immediately end threats of legal action against Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham and filmmaker Rachel Szor over their documentary “NAZA,” which accuses the Israeli military of using AI-powered targeting systems in the mass killing of civilians in Gaza. Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar has...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
