This week, hundreds of movie industry workers from around the world signed a pledge not to work with certain Israeli film institutions. Their signatures add to those of roughly 3,500 filmmakers worldwide and form part of a growing wave of initiatives aimed at disrupting Israeli "normalcy," which, they argue, is built on crimes against humanity in Gaza, apartheid and the military occupation of the West Bank. Whether through active support or silent consent, many Israelis agree with these calls.

Exclusive: Hundreds of film workers join new boycott initiative criticized by Israeli producers’ group as ‘misguided’

Screenwriters’ guild of Israel says campaign that has now won backing from 1,800 actors, directors and other professionals will only ‘deepen the darkness’