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Venice Film Festival Director Rejects Boycott Calls, Cites Film Quality
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First reported by N12 · 27 minutes ago
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Venice Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera rejected boycott calls against Israeli films, emphasizing artistic merit as the selection criterion. Despite featuring films addressing the Gaza conflict, Barbera stated nationality is not a basis for exclusion, while over 200 cultural figures signed a letter demanding support for Palestinians.
- 01Venice Film Festival director rejects boycott calls against Israeli cinema.
- 02Film quality, not nationality, determines selection, says director.
- 03Festival includes films addressing Gaza war and Palestinian issue.
- 04Over 200 cultural figures signed letter demanding Palestinian support.
- 05Festival faced controversy over jury press conference cancellation.
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