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Jewish festival postponed as venues refuse to host films
The Independent
|October 19, 2025
The organisers of the Jewish International Film Festival have been forced to postpone this year's event after cinemas in Malmö, Sweden, reportedly refused to screen films, with some venues citing safety and security concerns.
This story is from the October 19, 2025 edition of The Independent.
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