Post by RedFlag32 on Aug 8, 2006 18:43:36 GMT
DUBLIN GAY FILM FESTIVAL REJECTS ISRAELI SPONSORSHIP
05 August 2006 pinknews.co.uk
The repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East are well
documented, but one unexpected consequence emerged this week when
the Irish Film Institute (IFI) cancelled sponsorship from the
Israeli Embassy at the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
The Festival screened Walk on Water yesterday, a film about a Mossad
agent who befriends the gay son of a former Nazi officer who he is
searching for.
IFI Director Mark Mulqueen, informed the Israeli Embassy in Ireland
earlier this week said he didn't want the film to be associated with
the current crisis, the statement read, "The decision is taken in
light of the current activities of the Israeli government and
prompted by the performance of your Ambassador in explaining these
acts to the Irish public.
"It is important for us to separate the screening of an Israeli
feature film from activities of the Israeli government. In allowing
the screening to go ahead, this is not an act of artistic
censorship, something we would be loath to do."
LookOut!: The 14th Dublin Lesbian & Gay Film Festival runs at the
IFI until Monday August 6. For more information visit www.dlgff.ie
05 August 2006 pinknews.co.uk
The repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East are well
documented, but one unexpected consequence emerged this week when
the Irish Film Institute (IFI) cancelled sponsorship from the
Israeli Embassy at the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
The Festival screened Walk on Water yesterday, a film about a Mossad
agent who befriends the gay son of a former Nazi officer who he is
searching for.
IFI Director Mark Mulqueen, informed the Israeli Embassy in Ireland
earlier this week said he didn't want the film to be associated with
the current crisis, the statement read, "The decision is taken in
light of the current activities of the Israeli government and
prompted by the performance of your Ambassador in explaining these
acts to the Irish public.
"It is important for us to separate the screening of an Israeli
feature film from activities of the Israeli government. In allowing
the screening to go ahead, this is not an act of artistic
censorship, something we would be loath to do."
LookOut!: The 14th Dublin Lesbian & Gay Film Festival runs at the
IFI until Monday August 6. For more information visit www.dlgff.ie