Revoking Citizenship as Censorship: The NAZA Conundrum The victory of the "NAZA" documentary at the Venice International Film Festival has sparked a heated controversy in Israel.
Culture Minister Miki Zohar has called for the filmmakers' citizenship to be revoked, citing accusations of "betrayal of the state" and "self loathing.
" However, this reaction is less about outrage over perceived betrayal than an attempt to stifle free speech.