Tilda Swinton: On the Record
Actress Tilda Swinton has publicly praised BDS and signed the film-industry boycott pledge.
On the record
- February 2025 — At the Berlin Film Festival said “I’m a great admirer of and have a great deal of respect for BDS.” [Screen Daily]
- September 2025 — Signed the “Film Workers for Palestine” pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions. [JTA]
The context
The pledge’s organizers state it targets Israeli film institutions, not individual artists.
Where Galil stands
Our opinion: “A great admirer of BDS” is a clear statement of where she stands. So is ours: we don’t stand with her on this.
Facts here are documented public statements and actions, sourced and linked, current as of July 2026. Everything under “Where Galil stands” is our opinion. Believe a factual claim is wrong? Email us and we’ll review and correct it.