A letter signed by hundreds of Jewish actors, producers, and others in the film industry has been released, condemning remarks made by director Jonathan Glazer when he accepted an Oscar for his film “The Zone of Interest,” which focuses on the Holocaust.

The letter, described as a “statement from Jewish Hollywood professionals,” was signed by well-known figures like Debra Messing, Julianna Margulies, Lawrence Bender, Amy Pascal, and Amy Sherman-Palladino, according to Variety.

The authenticity of the signatories was confirmed by activist Allison Josephs, who has been advocating for Jewish representation in the entertainment industry.

Glazer’s speech at the Academy Awards where he accepted the Oscar for his film was criticized in the letter for drawing parallels between the Holocaust and the current situation in Israel.

Glazer’s speech at the Oscars highlighted the theme of dehumanization and its consequences, but was criticized in the letter for its comparison between the Holocaust and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The letter denounced his remarks as feeding into anti-Jewish sentiments and misrepresenting the situation in Israel and Gaza.

Glazer’s comments at the awards show initially received applause but later faced backlash for their controversial nature.

The use of the term “occupation” in Glazer’s speech was particularly scrutinized, with the letter suggesting that it misrepresented Israel’s history and status as a recognized state.

Glazer’s representatives did not provide a response to the criticism.

“The Zone of Interest,” which received multiple Oscar nominations, explored dark themes related to the Holocaust and was recognized internationally.