Controversy Erupts Over 'Zone of Interest' Director's Oscars Speech

Jonathan Glazer's comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany during his Oscars acceptance speech has ignited a fierce debate and public disagreement from colleagues.

• Jonathan Glazer's Oscars speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and comparing Israel to Nazi Germany has sparked controversy.
• 'The Zone of Interest' producer Danny Cohen and others have publicly disagreed with Glazer's comments, emphasizing Hamas's role in the conflict.
• Glazer's speech has been both applauded and criticized, with some accusing him of desecrating the memory of Holocaust victims.
• The controversy has overshadowed discussions about 'The Zone of Interest,' a film depicting the life of a Nazi officer and his family next to Auschwitz.
• The debate highlights deep divisions over the portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the use of Holocaust comparisons.

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