Commediate La Carte Fest. Javier Bardem supports wave of cancellations

Javier Bardem expressed himself about the controversy of cancellations by several Portuguese artists at the humor festival in Commedia a La Carte Fest, in Lisbon, due to the presence of Jerry Seinfeld, Israel's supporter. 

The actor shared in the stories on his social networks international news about the attitude of various humorists and actors in our country. 

“ Comedians cancel participation in festival due to the name of Jerry Seinfeld”, can be read in a title. 

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“ Portuguese artists cancel comedy show whose head is the denialist of the genocide Jerry Seinfeld ", it is possible to observe in another. 

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The 57-year-old Spanish actor is a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause. The artist takes advantage of his participation in various international awards and calls for the security of the country's people and denounces the war situation in Gaza.  

“Compact with genocide”? Popcorn and David Cristina react to controversy

Unlike names like Iês Aires Pereira, Onion Mol, Pedro Torchas, Carolina Deslandes, Barbara Tinoco and TatankaAna Garcia Martins and David Cristina will not cancel their participation in the festival from October 29 to November 1, in Lisbon. 

The humorist came to be criticized and accused of “compacting with genocide”, but refused any kind of political position only because he kept his presence at the festival. 

“ It was better explained to me that the problem is that Jerry Seinfeld is head of the festival and that, having him pro-Israel opinions, I, acting in the same festival as him, would also have them. [...] I don't usually get other people's for sharing posters in a humorous entertainment theme event“, he said.

“ I don’t see it in his opinions, but his notes are for the comedy show and not for a geopolitical lecture.”, pointed out.