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No Other Land’ Wins Best Documentary Oscar Highlighting Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The film, a collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, sheds light on forced displacements in the West Bank and calls for political solutions.

  • The documentary 'No Other Land' won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, focusing on the forced displacement of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, West Bank.
  • Co-directors Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli journalist, used their acceptance speeches to call for an end to violence and inequality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • The film documents the demolition of Palestinian homes by Israeli forces and the struggles of affected communities, using footage captured by Adra over four years.
  • Despite critical acclaim and international distribution in 24 countries, the film faced challenges in securing a U.S. distributor, attributed to its politically sensitive content.
  • The filmmakers emphasized the need for a political resolution that ensures equality and safety for both Israelis and Palestinians, while criticizing U.S. foreign policy for obstructing peace efforts.
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