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flag The Palestinian-language film 'The Sea,' Israel’s Oscar contender, sparks controversy amid a Hollywood boycott over Gaza and a funding dispute.

flag The Palestinian-language film "The Sea," a joint Israeli-Jewish and Palestinian production, has been chosen as Israel’s Oscar entry, sparking controversy amid a Hollywood boycott of Israeli film institutions. flag Backed by over 4,500 artists including Olivia Colman and Ava DuVernay, the boycott condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling for accountability. flag The film won the Ophir Award in Tel Aviv, but Israel’s Culture Minister plans to cut funding to the awards, calling the film defamatory. flag Meanwhile, Palestinian cinema is gaining global recognition, with several films winning major festival awards and new initiatives like Filmlab Palestine and a dedicated streaming platform promoting Palestinian stories.

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