Protest Erupts at 'Nezah' Film Premiere in Netherlands Over 7/10 Portrayal

A protest erupted during the European premiere of the film 'Nezah' in Delft, Netherlands, when Sabin Tassa, whose husband and son were murdered on October 7th and whose other children were seriously injured, confronted the filmmakers and audience. As the screening began, Avichai Shorshan, CEO of the 'Ad Kan' organization, who accompanied Tassa, used a portable projector to display footage from the "Horror Film" documenting Hamas atrocities on October 7th onto the cinema screen. According to 'Ad Kan', some audience members attempted to stop the screening, leading to a confrontation.

Tassa then took the stage, addressing the filmmakers, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shur, and the audience. "Look me in the eye. You talk about collateral damage? My husband and son were murdered by Hamas. Where is that in your film?" she demanded. 'Ad Kan' reported that some audience members responded with shouts of "We don't care," "Shame on you," and "We don't want to hear it."

Shorshan stated after the event, "The collateral damage to the State of Israel as a result of this false film is unfathomable. This brainwashing can only be rectified by quickly exposing the false witnesses and confronting them with the truth. We will not accept the spread of antisemitism in Europe and will continue to fight."

The film 'Nezah' recently won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival and is reportedly set for distribution in 56 countries. It has generated controversy and criticism in Israel regarding its portrayal of the war in Gaza and the October 7th massacre.

Filmmaker Yuval Abraham has previously stated the film is primarily intended for an Israeli audience to spark discussion. Geert Wilders, founder and leader of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), known for his anti-Islamic stance and strong support for Israel, commented on the incident. "The insensitivity is astounding. Sabin Tassa survived the October 7th massacre. Her 17-year-old son was murdered at Zikim beach. Her husband was killed protecting their two young sons from a grenade. 'We don't care.' That is their answer to her suffering. The truth means nothing to the left. Its alliance with Islam is a sign of moral bankruptcy that threatens the future of the Netherlands and our civilization. An audience can drown out a voice, but not the truth."