A Jewish film festival set to begin next month in Sweden, has been postponed indefinitely, after several local cinemas refused to screen the films with claims of safety and security concerns.

Sofia Nerbrand, one of the organizers of the Jewish International Film Festival in Malmö, confirmed the news on X, noting “no cinema dares to rent out its premises” to host screenings.

Folkets Hus, “which had previously said yes” to the festival’s organizers, “has withdrawn due to security reasons,” Nerbrand shared Thursday.

“It is outrageous if Sweden cannot protect cinema-goers who are interested in Jewish film. … We can’t have it like this.”

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