About this, the actress spoke at the Venice Film Festival, where her latest film “The Echo Chamber” is being presented. S. Sarandon stated that due to her stance against Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, she still finds it difficult to get work.
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“Speaking about the power structure, recently I have still lost roles in films because some agencies tell people not to hire me,” the actress said.
Oscar-winning S. Sarandon also said she has noticed that public opinion on the Palestinian issue is changing.
“The narrative has completely changed when it comes to the historical significance of Palestine and Zionism’s connections with America and its policies,” she said.
The actress also drew attention to U.S. financial support for Israel. Recent polls show that American attitudes toward Israel have become less favorable since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip in 2023.
S. Sarandon, famous for films like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Thelma & Louise,” and “Dead Man Walking,” is one of the most active Hollywood stars publicly supporting Palestine. In 2023, after speaking at pro-Palestinian rallies, the agency representing her terminated their contract with the actress.
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In Venice, S. Sarandon also thanked “The Echo Chamber” director Andrea Pallaoro for “not listening to warnings” not to hire her for the film.
Her comments came at a time when discussions arose in Hollywood about another actor – Mark Ruffalo. Accused of antisemitism for his statements about Israel and the planned merger of “Paramount” and “Warner Bros. Discovery,” more than 170 Jewish artists, academics, and public figures signed a letter defending the actor’s right to criticize Israeli policy.
M. Ruffalo was also supported by actor and director George Clooney, who was awarded the “Golden Lion” for lifetime achievement at the Venice Film Festival. He emphasized that even if one disagrees with another person’s opinion, it is necessary to defend their right to speak freely.
Susan Sarandon stars in the film “The Echo Chamber,” which is one of 21 works competing this year for the main Venice Film Festival award – the “Golden Lion.” The winner will be announced on September 12.
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