The Film Workers for Palestine states that the signatories will not screen films, appear at or otherwise work with Israeli film institutions including festivals, cinemas, broadcasters and production companies that are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.
The pledge was inspired by Filmmakers United Against Apartheid, which was founded in 1987, who refused to screen their films in apartheid South Africa.
Other Irish stars who put their name on the list include Irish singer Bronagh Gallagher, "Derry Girls" star Louisa Harland, Irish actor Jack Reynor and Denise Gough.
"Derry Girls'" Louisa Harland.
Boston actor Ayo Edebiri, who has long been claimed one of our own, is also on the list alongside Josh O’Connor, who is romantically linked with Alison Oliver.
A statement from the group said they recognized the "power of cinema to shape perceptions."
"Game of Thrones" star, Liam Cunningham.
They said: "In this urgent moment of crisis, where many of our governments are enabling the carnage in Gaza, we must do everything we can to address complicity in that unrelenting horror.
"Standing for equality, justice, and freedom for all people is a profound moral duty that none of us can ignore. So too, we must speak out now against the harm done to the Palestinian people.
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"We answer the call of Palestinian filmmakers, who have urged the international film industry to refuse silence, racism, and dehumanization, as well as to “do everything humanely possible” to end complicity in their oppression."
Other huge names on the pledge include Mark Ruffalo, Miriam Margoyles, Brian Cox and Olivia Colman.
Oscar winning star Oliva Colman.
British actress Julia Sawalha, best known for her role in BBC’s "Absolutely Fabulous", said the pledge was a means of joining a global community that "refuses to be intimidated."
She said: "As an actress and artist, I carry both the right and the duty to use my voice to shatter the silence by taking action."
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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