Jim Jarmusch says he was “disappointed and disconcerted” by the funding Mubi, distributor of his new film Father Mother Sister Brother , is receiving from Sequoia Capital, the investment firm which also backs an Israeli defence technology firm.

“I have spoken to Mubi about it,” said Jarmusch in response to a question from Screen about his views on the topic at the press conference for his Venice Competition title. “I have a very good relationship with Jason Ropell at Mubi particularly. He called me immediately.

“He had not been aware when this relationship was made. My relationship with Mubi started much before that. And they were fantastic to work with on this film.

“I was of course disappointed and quite disconcerted by this relationship, and I think if you want to discuss it you

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