In Israel and internationally, a controversy has arisen over a planned boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid at the Marseille Film Festival. Lapid decided to pull out of the festival in response to the boycott plans.

Meanwhile, prominent figures including actress Natalie Portman and filmmaker Justine Triet publicly opposed the boycott, arguing against the cultural sanction. The dispute touches on broader tensions involving Israeli cultural figures and political activism.

The Israeli Film Fund is also implicated in the debate. This case involves multiple countries including Israel, France, and others in the region.

The situation remains fluid as the boycott and responses continue to unfold.