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Assaf Amir
Chairman of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television and veteran film producer, speaking about the impact of boycotts and government actions on Israel's film industry.
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Oct 21, 2025
• 28min
‘We’re going to fight’: Can Israel’s film industry survive boycotts and the Netanyahu government?
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Assaf Amir, Chairman of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television and veteran producer, dives into the turbulent state of Israel’s film industry. He discusses how the Gaza conflict has stifled international collaborations and led to Hollywood boycotts, which he views as largely symbolic. Amir challenges the Israeli government's hostility towards films with Palestinian narratives, particularly focusing on the award-winning 'The Sea.' He expresses skepticism about the credibility of an alternative government prize and remains cautiously optimistic about the industry's future.
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