Israeli ministers took issue with the directors of the documentary "Naza" after the victory at the Venice Film Festival. The film centers on Gaza. Israel's Culture Minister argued the filmmakers should lose their citizenship. The Israel Defense Forces rejected a claim from the film about a strike as inaccurate. The directors have made no public statement. The film's win has led to strong reactions from government officials. The incident exposes strains over how the region is portrayed in media.
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Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza film - Al Jazeera
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza film Al Jazeera
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Israeli Minister of Culture wants to strip citizenship of 'NAZA' filmmakers - today.lorientlejour.com
Israeli Minister of Culture wants to strip citizenship of 'NAZA' filmmakers today.lorientlejour.com
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Israel's Culture Minister Calls For Oscar-Winning Israeli Filmmakers Behind Gaza Doc 'NAZA' To Lose Their Citizenship - Deadline
Israel's Culture Minister Calls For Oscar-Winning Israeli Filmmakers Behind Gaza Doc 'NAZA' To Lose Their Citizenship Deadline
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IDF rejects NAZA claim it approved Gaza strike risking 500 civilian deaths as 'completely false' - Ynetnews
IDF rejects NAZA claim it approved Gaza strike risking 500 civilian deaths as 'completely false' Ynetnews
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'Despicable creators': Israeli ministers attack directors of Gaza film Naza after Venice win - thenationalnews.com
'Despicable creators': Israeli ministers attack directors of Gaza film Naza after Venice win thenationalnews.com