Israeli-Palestinian Documentary 'No Other Land' Wins Oscar, Draws Global Attention

The film, highlighting the displacement of Palestinian villages, sparks political reactions and calls for justice during the Academy Awards ceremony.

'No Other Land,' a documentary by Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, won the Oscar for Best Documentary in 2025.
The film focuses on the forced displacement of Palestinian communities in Masafer Yatta, West Bank, and highlights decades of regional conflict.
Directors Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham used their acceptance speech to urge global action against injustice and advocate for equal national rights for Israelis and Palestinians.
The Israeli government criticized the film as misrepresenting Israel, with the Culture Minister calling the Oscar win a 'sad moment for cinema.'
The award ceremony also saw propalestinian protests outside the venue and public figures showing solidarity with the Palestinian cause.