More than 1,200 Global Filmmakers Boycott the Israeli Film Industry for Palestine

More than 1,200 global film industry figures have signed a boycott letter against Israeli film festivals and institutions, including actors, directors, and screenwriters. (photo: Emma Stone in the film 'CRUELLA')

The filmmakers who signed the letter stated that the film industry has great power in shaping public opinion, so they cannot remain silent in the face of the suffering of the Palestinian people. (photo: Lily Gladstone in the film 'KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON')

Notable names included are Adam McKay, Asif Kapadia, DuVernay, Ayo Edebiri, Boots Riley, Cynthia Nixon, Debra Winger, Emma Seligman, Gael Garcia Bernal, Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, Javier Bardem, Josh O'Connor, Joshua Oppenheimer, Lukas Dhont, Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Barrera, Morgan Spector, Colman, Riz Ahmed, Susan Sarandon, Tilda Swinton, and Yorgos Lanthimos. (photo: Cynthia Nixon in the series 'SEX AND THE CITY')

The open letter was published through the Instagram account Film Workers for Palestine, and quickly spread to various social media platforms, gaining widespread public support. (photo: Melissa Barrera in the film 'SCREAM 7')

This movement is inspired by Filmmakers United Against Apartheid in 1987, which previously refused to screen their films in South Africa as a form of resistance against apartheid. (photo: Mark Ruffalo in the film 'AVENGERS')

The content of the letter emphasizes that the filmmakers are committed to not screening, attending, or collaborating with festivals, cinemas, broadcasters, or Israeli production companies that are considered involved in apartheid practices. (photo: Gael García Bernal in the series 'MOZART IN THE JUNGLE')

Film Workers for Palestine assesses that the involvement of the Israeli film industry is seen in practices of "whitewashing" and justifying genocide, as well as collaboration with a government accused of oppression. (photo: Olivia Colman in the film 'THE FAVOURITE')

The Guardian reported that this action received a strong response from the Israeli Film & TV Producers Association, which called the boycott a misguided and counterproductive step towards peace. (photo: Peter Sarsgaard in the film 'SEPTEMBER 5')

In its statement, the Israeli Film & TV Producers Association said, "We work with Palestinian creators, telling stories together, and promoting peace through thousands of films, TV series, and documentaries." (photo: Elliot Page in the series 'THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY')

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has previously stated the risk of genocide in Gaza, a ruling that further strengthens the moral position of filmmakers to speak out loudly against injustice. (photo: Tilda Swinton in the film 'DOCTOR STRANGE')