The showing of the well-known Keren Hayesod film “Avodah,”has been prohibited by the Zagreb authorities after having been displayed several times before enthusiastic audiences. One of these displays was given before the civil and military representatives of the town who had all been greatly impressed by it and praised it highly.
The reason for the prohibition of the film by the police is not given. It is believed, however, that it is due to the fear on the part of the authorities that it might provoke anti-Semitic outbreaks. It is further authoritatively stated that the film is prohibited because some parts of it are considered by the authorities as Communist propaganda.
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