More than 1,000 individuals in the film sector, such as Hollywood actors and directors, have announced a boycott, declining to work with Israeli film organizations and businesses as a protest against Israel’s conflict in the Gaza Strip.
As reported by The New York Times (NYT) and other media on the 9th, over 1,000 Hollywood professionals have committed to a statement organized by “Film Workers for Palestine,” advocating for an end to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Notable participants are Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Olivia Colman, and Ayo Adebar, along with directors Yorgos Lanthimos, Adam McKay, and Ava DuVernay.
In an open letter, they wrote, “At this critical time when our governments are involved in the killing in Gaza, we need to take all possible actions to cut ties with the continuing suffering.”
They stated, “We will not engage in film screenings, performances, or other events with Israeli cinemas, media outlets, or production firms that are considered responsible for the collective massacre and apartheid targeting the Palestinian population.”
The press highlighted that this commitment comes after recent demonstrations backing Palestine at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Italy, which attracted thousands of attendees.
※ This article has been translated by Upstage Solar AI.
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