Israeli Minister Vows to Revoke Citizenship of Filmmakers Over Venice Award
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar announced plans to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore after their documentary "No Other Land" won an award at the Venice Film Festival, calling their work a betrayal of the country.
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- Israeli minister seeks to revoke filmmakers' citizenship.
- Documentary "No Other Land" won award at Venice Film Festival.
- Minister calls film's creators 'despicable' and 'traitors'.
- Film features IDF soldiers' testimonies from Gaza operations.
- Another Israeli politician also condemned the film.
Miki Zohar, Israel's Minister of Culture and Sport, has strongly condemned the filmmakers behind the documentary "No Other Land" (referred to as "Nez'a" in Hebrew) following its win at the Venice Film Festival. Zohar declared his intention to pursue the revocation of citizenship for creators Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore, citing "betrayal of the country."
The documentary, which features testimonies from 24 IDF intelligence unit soldiers regarding the military's operations in Gaza, received significant attention at the festival. Following its screening, the audience reportedly gave it a lengthy standing ovation. The film was awarded the Jury Prize.
"The win of the despicable film 'Nez'a' at the Venice Film Festival is appalling," Zohar stated. He characterized the filmmakers' "burning self-hatred" as an act of betrayal, asserting they are willing to harm their homeland for international applause from "antisemites." Zohar also reiterated his support for reforms in cinema funding, aimed at preventing Israeli taxpayer money from supporting content that he believes harms IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, also criticized the film and its creators, labeling them "enemies of Israel" and the documentary a "mask of slander against Israel."
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