Israeli Documentary 'No. 223' Nominated for Three European Film Awards
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
223' by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore has earned three nominations for the European Film Awards, including Best European Film. In Israel, it has caused a major controversy, leading to condemnations from the Prime Minister, President, and IDF officials, while the filmmakers face calls for their citizenship to be revoked. Arab-Israeli actress Hiam Abbass will receive a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony.
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- Israeli documentary 'No. 223' received three European Film Award nominations, including Best European Film.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu plans legislation against those who slander Israel and its soldiers.
- Arab-Israeli actress Hiam Abbass will receive a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony.
223,' co-directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shore, has received three nominations for the 39th European Film Awards: Best European Film, Best Documentary, and Best Sound.
These individuals reportedly made claims of mass killing of civilians.
'No. 223' premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September, where it won the Jury Prize. In Israel, the film sparked significant controversy. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir convened an urgent discussion following its release. IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Efi Drorin dismissed the film's claims, accusing its creators of bad faith, factual distortion, and journalistic negligence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to advance legislation that would allow for the revocation of citizenship and increased compensation in defamation lawsuits against those who slander the state and IDF soldiers. Culture Minister Miki Zohar requested the Interior Ministry examine revoking citizenship for the filmmakers on grounds of treason. President Isaac Herzog condemned the film, stating it ignores the events of October 7 and Israel's right to self-defense.
It is followed by the Spanish film 'Black Box' by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrosí with ten nominations, and the Palme d'Or winner 'R.M.N.' by Cristian Mungiu with five. Arab-Israeli actress Hiam Abbass will receive a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony.