Oscar-Winning Director Sparks Controversy with Anti-Israel Speech, Executive Producer Responds with Strong Defense
Los Angeles, California – Executive producer and co-financier Danny Cohen of “The Zone of Interest” has publicly criticized director Jonathan Glazer’s 2024 Oscars acceptance speech, while still commending the film as a “great piece of art.” During a recent podcast interview, Cohen expressed understanding towards those who were upset and angered by Glazer’s speech, which addressed both the film and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Glazer’s speech, delivered upon accepting the Academy Award for best international …