An open letter condemning Jonathan Glazer's Zone of Interest Oscars acceptance speech has been signed by more than 450 Jewish Hollywood professionals. The group consists of actors, executives, directors, creators, producers, and representatives denouncing Glazer's controversial comments made when accepting the Academy Award for best international film on March 10.
The letter refutes the use of Jewishness to draw a moral equivalence between the Nazi regime and the Israeli nation. Glazer's speech at the 2024 Oscars sparked criticism as he addressed the Israel-Gaza conflict, stating, 'Our film shows where dehumanization leads at its worst.' He further expressed views that were deemed inappropriate by the signatories of the open letter.
