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Film Festival Jury Resigns Over War Allegations

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The entire jury of a film festival has resigned following a controversy regarding the participation of Russia and Israel. The jury argued that the governments of Russia and Israel face accusations of war crimes, making an award ceremony for these nations impossible.

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SRF 4 News

“Die Jury argumentierte, die Regierungen Russlands und Israels würden massiver Kriegsverbrechen bezichtigt. Eine Preisverleihung an diese Länder sei darum nicht möglich. Nur, dagegen erhob sich Protest.”

SRF 4 News

“The jury argued that the governments of Russia and Israel would be accused of massive war crimes. An award ceremony for these countries is therefore not possible. But there was protest against this. The Israeli government even spoke of antisemitism. This controversy has now led to the resignation of the entire jury.”

Hromadske Radio

“they refuse, meaning they express their protest against certain Biennale decisions, specifically in this case regarding the participation of Russia and Israel”

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