Oscar-Winning Documentary 'No Other Land' Highlights Palestinian Displacement
The Israeli-Palestinian co-directed film faced backlash from Israel's government while calling for global action on human rights.
- 'No Other Land,' a documentary about the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank, won the Oscar for Best Documentary Film.
- Directors Basel Adra, a Palestinian, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli, used their acceptance speeches to call for an end to violence and inequality in the region.
- Adra expressed hope for a better future for his newborn daughter, free from fear of violence and displacement.
- Israel's Culture Minister Miki Zohar condemned the award, calling it a 'sad moment for cinema' and accusing the film of misrepresenting Israel.
- The film, previously awarded at the Berlinale and European Film Awards, has sparked debates over artistic freedom and political narratives in global cinema.