In an unprecedented move, over 1,800 actors, directors, and filmmakers have declared they will boycott Israeli film institutions—a bold stand against what they call genocide and apartheid in Gaza.
✨ The Star Power Behind It
This global pledge includes Oscar and BAFTA winners:
Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Riz Ahmed, Ayo Edebiri, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Ken Loach, Susan Sarandon, Ava DuVernay, and Juliet Stevenson.
📢 Why the Boycott?
In a fiery joint statement, the stars announced:
“We cannot stay silent as Gaza bleeds. Our responsibility is to refuse complicity in atrocities.”
The boycott isn’t personal—it targets film festivals, cinemas, broadcasters, and production companies linked to Israeli state institutions.
⏳ Gaza’s Harsh Reality
The move comes as reports claim over 64,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza amid famine, bombings, and total devastation.
🔥 Echoes of History
The campaign is being compared to the cultural boycott of apartheid South Africa, proving once again that art and cinema can be powerful weapons against injustice.
🌟 Global Reaction
From fans to human rights activists, the Hollywood pledge is being hailed as a courageous stand for justice, amplifying Palestinian voices worldwide.

