Susan Sarandon says criticism of Israel has cost her film projects

Susan Sarandon used her return to a major film festival to speak about the professional cost of her public support for Palestine. At a press conference in Venice, she said some projects had been taken away from her because of her views on Israel.

Asked about the price she had paid for defending Palestine and returning to the Venice festival, Sarandon said the narrative had changed significantly. “I think the narrative has changed completely regarding Palestine’s historical relevance and the links between Zionism and the United States in our politics,” she said.

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I think the narrative has changed completely regarding Palestine’s historical relevance and the links between Zionism and the United States in our politics.

She also alleged that industry agencies continue to pressure producers not to hire her. “Even so, some films have recently been taken away from me because there are agencies that keep telling people not to hire me, but that is the power structure,” Sarandon said.

Despite that exclusion, she said she felt welcomed by ordinary people, especially internationally. Sarandon is part of the cast of a film presented at the festival, although the supplied text ends before providing further details.

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Even so, some films have recently been taken away from me because there are agencies that keep telling people not to hire me, but that is the power structure. I think that among people, and especially internationally, I feel welcome.