International Insider: ‘Naza’ Saga In Israel; France Makes Oscar Choice; Right Royal Timing

Deadline - Sep 18, 2026

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here back after a lengthy break to helm the weekly newsletter. Read on. And sign up here. NAZA Saga Israeli cinema & politics blur: As is often the case with Israeli cinema these days, that oh-so-blurry line between culture and politics has been crossed. A documentary feature of extreme urgency, […]

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