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A Jewish film festival in Sweden has been postponed. Organizers say cinemas won’t screen the films
Cinemas in Malmö declined to host the festival over safety concerns, prompting organizers to seek an alternative venue after 250 years of Jewish life in Sweden were to be celebrated.
- Organisers of the Jewish International Film Festival postponed the event scheduled Nov. 29–Dec. 2 in Malmö, Sweden, which was set to mark 250 years of Jewish life in Sweden.
- After venue talks stalled, organisers posted that they were stonewalled by all commercial and art-house cinemas in Malmö, according to a statement on the festival's website Thursday.
- Cinemas cited safety concerns, and Filmstaden said its decision was made in the spring, explaining its focus on safety for staff and audiences.
- Organisers reported receiving supportive messages described as `heartwarming` while other cinemas in Malmö and the Swedish minister of culture did not immediately reply on Saturday.
- Founded last year, the festival now faces a temporary halt as organisers pause to gather strength before resuming their search for venues.
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The Jewish International Film Festival in Sweden cannot take place as planned due to the lack of participating cinemas. According to the organizers, all commercial and program cinemas in Malmö have rejected the festival. Some would have raised security concerns.
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A Jewish film festival in Sweden has been postponed. Organizers say cinemas won't screen the films
The organizers of the Jewish International Film Festival say they were forced to postpone the event because cinemas in Malmö, Sweden, would not screen the films.
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