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Full coverage· Culture· Updated

Swiss Film Festival Cancels Israeli Film "Beyond the Silence" Amid Boycott Threats

The Everybody’s Perfect queer film festival in Geneva canceled the screening of the Israeli film "Beyond the Silence" due to boycott threats from pro-Palestinian organizations. Festival organizers asked director Moshe Rosenthal for his stance on the Israeli government and the war in Gaza before making the decision.

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What happened

  1. 01Swiss film festival Everybody’s Perfect canceled Israeli film "Beyond the Silence" due to boycott threats.
  2. 02Pro-Palestinian groups, including BDS Geneva, pressured the festival to remove the film.
  3. 03Festival organizers asked director Moshe Rosenthal for his political stance before canceling.
  4. 04Producers stated films and filmmakers do not represent government policies.
  5. 05"Beyond the Silence" was Israel's selection for the Academy Awards.
  6. 06The cancellation is seen as part of a broader cultural boycott against Israel.

The film's producers condemned the move, arguing that films and filmmakers should not be held responsible for government policies. "Beyond the Silence" was Israel's submission for the Academy Awards.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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