Natalie Portman, Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard Defend Boycotted Israeli Director Nadav Lapid: ‘We are Witnessing the Proliferation of Tactics of Intimidation’

Natalie Portman, Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Alice Diop (“Saint Omer”), Arthur Harari (“The Unknown”) and Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”) are among more than 350 film industry figures who have signed an open letter condemning the cultural boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid. The latter is a fierce critic of […]

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More than 350 film industry figures, including Natalie Portman, Justine Triet, and Jacques Audiard, have signed an open letter condemning the cultural boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid. They argue that such actions are 'tactics of intimidation.' Lapid is known for his critical stance on Israeli politics. What remains unclear is the broader impact on international collaborations and artistic freedom.

Key Points

• Natalie Portman, Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Alice Diop (“Saint Omer”), Arthur Harari (“The Unknown”) and Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”) are among more than 350 film industry figures who have signed an open letter condemning the cultural boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid.
• The latter is a fierce critic of […]

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