Oscar-Winning Documentary 'No Other Land' Faces Criticism from Both Israeli and Palestinian Groups

The film, chronicling demolitions in Masafer Yatta, has drawn backlash from Israeli officials and Palestinian activists for its portrayal of the conflict.

The documentary 'No Other Land,' directed by Israeli Yuval Abraham and Palestinian Basel Adra, won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 97th Academy Awards.
Israeli officials, including Culture Minister Miki Zohar, condemned the film as biased, accusing it of defaming Israel while downplaying the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
Palestinian activists, led by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, criticized the film for violating 'anti-normalization' principles by collaborating with Israelis without meeting their political demands.
Supporters of the film, including over 100 Israeli filmmakers and prominent commentators, defended its message and called for nuanced discussions on its themes of justice and equality.
The film's Oscar win has sparked broader debates about artistic freedom, representation, and the complexities of addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in global media.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency