Nadav Lapid's Marseille festival cancellation sparks identity debate

The cancellation of Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's participation at the Festival international de cinéma de Marseille, following pressure, has ignited controversy. Lapid, a vocal critic of Benjamin Netanyahu's policies, was disinvited due to his Israeli identity, illustrating what critics describe as an essentialist drift. The incident highlights tensions around identity-based boycotts in cultural events.