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Israel-Gaza Conflict In Focus At Venice Awards Ceremony As Multiple Winners Voice Support For Palestinian People
U.S. Director Sarah Friedland condemned "Israel's Genocide In Gaza" as accepted best first film award for 'Familiar Touch'
The Venice awards ceremony had a political edge on Saturday evening as multiple winners used their acceptance speeches to express sympathy for the Palestinian people and condemn Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti echoed Friedland’s words as he accepted the best screenplay prize in the Horizons section for his Happy Holidays, about four interconnected characters living in Haifa, navigating different generational and cultural backgrounds. “I stand here deeply honored, yet profoundly affected by the difficult times we’re living through over the past 11 months, our shared humanity and moral compass have been tested as we witness the ongoing genocide in Gaza,” he said.
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