Israel-Gaza Conflict In Focus At Venice Awards Ceremony As Multiple Winners Voice Support For Palestinian People
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U.S. Director Sarah Friedland condemned "Israel's Genocide In Gaza" as accepted best first film award for 'Familiar Touch'

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By Melanie Goodfellow, Nancy Tartaglione September 7, 2024 12:04pm

““As a Jewish American artist working in a time-based medium, I must note, I’m accepting this award on the 336th day of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and 76th year of occupation,” said U.S. director Sarah Friedland as she accepted the Luigi de Laurentiis prize for best first film for Familiar Touch.”