Israeli-Palestinian Documentary 'No Other Land' Wins European Film Award
The film, exploring Palestinian displacement in Masafer Yatta, calls for a Gaza ceasefire during the acceptance speech.
- 'No Other Land,' co-directed by Israelis and Palestinians, was awarded Best Documentary at the European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland.
- The film focuses on the displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, a region in the West Bank, under Israeli military control.
- During a virtual acceptance speech, co-director Basel Adra described the ongoing occupation and alleged genocide in Gaza, urging European governments to support a ceasefire.
- The film has faced controversy, including accusations of antisemitism, but has also been celebrated with multiple awards, including one at the Berlinale earlier this year.
- Audience reactions at the ceremony included a 'Free Palestine' chant, highlighting the film's politically charged subject matter.