Noa Cohen in Mary. ©DR
International filming can sometimes expose artists to perilous situations, as evidenced by the recent shocking experience of the Israeli actress Noah Cohen. During the filming of the film “ Marie » in Chefchaouen, the woman who plays the mother of Jesus in this Netflix production found herself confronted with a wave of hostility and worrying threats on social networks.
The actress, known for her roles in series aimed at young audiences in Israel, reveals that she experienced moments of anxiety during filming. Moroccan social media users managed to locate his hotel, generating a climate of insecurity which required exceptional protection measures. The production, aware of the potential risks, had anticipated this situation by including provisions relating to her personal safety in the actress’s contract.
-This experience took on an even more worrying dimension after the release of the film’s trailer. Noah Cohen describes a gradual escalation of hostile comments on social media, moving from anti-Zionist criticism to explicit anti-Semitic attacks. The young woman lucidly testifies to this drift: the messages initially focused on her Israeli nationality quickly degenerated into hateful remarks targeting her Jewish identity.
Despite these trying circumstances, the artistic project was remarkably successful. Since its release on December 6, this free adaptation of the Bible, where Noah Cohen share the poster with That’s right in the roles of Marie et Josephdominates the Netflix rankings globally. The actress also remembers from this experience her privileged collaboration with the legendary Sir Anthony Hopkinsdouble Oscar winner, who embodies the King Herod in the film.
