The New York Times – Music:
In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.
Category: Israel
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‘Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989’ Review
The New York Times – Film:
Goran Hugo Olsson’s archival documentary “Israel Palestine on Swedish Television 1958-1989” excerpts three decades of public programs.
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Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel
The New York Times – Music:
The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.
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Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win
The New York Times – Film:
A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”
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Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland
The New York Times – Music:
The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage.
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Israel’s Eurovision Entrant Faces Down Her Critics
The New York Times – Music:
Campaigners have unsuccessfully urged the Eurovision Song Contest to ban Eden Golan because of her country’s war in Gaza. “I won’t let anything break me,” she said.
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‘Zone of Interest’ Oscars Speech Is Defended by Jewish Film Artists
The New York Times – Film:
Remarks about Israel that the director Jonathan Glazer made as he accepted an Oscar for “The Zone of Interest” drew a letter of support after facing criticism last month.
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Jewish Film Professionals Denounce Speech by ‘Zone of Interest’ Director
The New York Times – Film:
An open letter condemned remarks critical of Israel that Jonathan Glazer made when he accepted an Oscar for the film, which is about the Holocaust.