Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania refused a peace prize at the Berlin International Film Festival to protest against the festival’s silence on Palestine. Ben Hania criticized the international community’s complicity in Israel’s actions in Gaza and highlighted the need for justice and accountability. This move comes amidst growing industry backlash against the festival’s lack of support for Palestinian rights, with prominent film professionals speaking out against the festival’s anti-Palestinian stance.
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