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Film Festival Sparks Controversy Over Palestine-Israel Conflict

Updated 2026-08-28 10:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Venice Film Festival is facing criticism over its handling of the Palestine-Israel conflict. An open letter from prominent figures calls for concrete actions in support of Palestine, with Roger Waters and Annie Ernaux among the signatories.

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Venice: Palestine-Israel Conflict Set To Be Hot Button Topic As Open Letter Calls For Festival To Take Concrete Action In Support Of Palestine

Pink Floyd cofounder Roger Waters, Nobel Prize-winning writer Annie Ernaux and directors Matteo Garrone and Isabel Coixet have lent their support to an open letter calling on the Venice Film Festival, its parent body the Venice Biennale and the audiovisual world in general to take concrete action in

2026-08-28 10:30 UTC