Israel threatens national film awards after Palestinian story wins top prize
Summary
Israel's culture minister, Miki Zohar, has threatened to cut funding for the national film awards after a film about a Palestinian boy won the top prize. The film, titled "The Sea," will be Israel's entry in the international film category at next year's Oscars. The situation comes amid broader tensions involving recent events in Gaza.Key Facts
- Miki Zohar is Israel's culture minister.
- Zohar threatened to stop funding the Ophir Awards, Israel's national film awards.
- The film "The Sea" won the best film award and follows a 12-year-old Palestinian boy.
- Winning the Ophir Award means "The Sea" will compete for the international film category at the Oscars.
- Local media are uncertain whether Zohar can actually cut the awards' funding.
- 13-year-old Muhammad Gazawi, who stars in "The Sea," won the best actor award.
- The film's producer, Baher Agbariya, emphasized a message of peace.
- Tensions between Israel and the Palestinian territories are high, with recent violence in Gaza.
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