How did the film "Naza" become a breaking point in the debate over Israeli cinema?

Mani Asayeg claims in an interview with Ariel Idan that the storm surrounding the film "Naza" is not coincidental, but reflects a broader industry that rewards certain voices and pushes others to the margins. He describes the difficulty of influencing from within the Film Council, unequal distribution of support funds, and the fear of creators to express a different opinion.

In an interview with Ariel Idan, Mani Asayeg claims that the storm surrounding the film "Naza" is not an isolated incident, but a breaking point in a broader debate over Israeli cinema. According to him, behind the controversy lies an industry that rewards certain voices and pushes others to the margins. Asayeg, who serves as a member of the Film Council, describes the difficulty of influencing from within, and points to unequal distribution of support funds and mechanisms that prevent creators, production personnel, and screenwriters from expressing a different opinion. The interview focuses on the fear of creators to express positions that do not align with the accepted line in the industry, and the personal and professional price they may pay.