‘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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