At Cannes, a juror claims anti-Israel activists face blacklisting
A juror at the Cannes Film Festival has stated that anti-Israel activists may face blacklisting. Although there was no formal boycott of Israeli films this year, they were notably absent from the festival. The comments highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the representation of Israeli cinema at international events.
- ▪A juror claimed that anti-Israel activists could be blacklisted.
- ▪Israeli films were not featured at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪There was no official boycott of Israeli participants this year.
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At Cannes, a juror claims anti-Israel activists face blacklistingWhile there was no official boycott or blacklisting of Israelis this year, Israeli films were not part of the festival.Workers install the official 2026 festival poster, featuring an image of Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in "Thelma & Louise", during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 10, 2026 in Cannes, France.(photo credit: Aurore Marechal/Getty Images)
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