Global film world defends NAZA directors against citizenship threat

TL;DR
Global filmmakers rally behind NAZA directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after Israel's culture minister threatened to revoke their citizenship over the documentary; the 80-minute film, which examines Israeli targeting in Gaza, won Venice's special jury prize and has drawn broad support from major festivals and artists who defend artistic and journalistic freedom.
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- ‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors The Guardian
- An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award AP News
- ‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash The New York Times
- Over a Thousand Israeli Filmmakers Sign Petition Supporting 'NAZA' Creators Haaretz
- A Guardian statement on NAZA The Guardian
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