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Natalie Portman, Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard Sign Open Letter Opposing Boycott of Israeli Director Nadav Lapid

Natalie Portman and French directors Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard joined an open letter opposing the boycott of Nadav Lapid.
The letter, published in Le Monde, argues boycotting Lapid is an intellectual failure and urges engagement with dissident artists.
The signatories argue inviting dissident filmmakers to festivals is preferable to overt political pressure and boycotts.
Over 350 French film industry figures signed the Le Monde letter supporting Lapid and opposing the boycott.
The letter cites examples like Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev to illustrate the point that artists should not be held responsible for governments’ actions.
Lapid, known for criticizing Netanyahu, has lived in France since 2021 and his film Yes was partially funded by the Israeli Film Fund.
The THR piece frames Lapid’s case within broader debates over festival lineups and Israeli cinema’s funding links.
The letter asserts that no one should be reduced to a passport, a point referencing the treatment of artists across regimes.
The piece highlights the global debate on cultural boycotts versus artist engagement in cinema.
Nadav Lapid’s recent work Yes satirizes Israeli society and touches on the country’s political climate.

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