Not sure who needs to hear this - and it's going to come as a shocker - but just because a person got a directing award, it doesn't mean she knows a single thing about international law, the Middle East, Israelis, or Palestinians. Had Sarah said she stands in solidarity with

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@deadline · Twitter · 2024-09-07 17:54 UTC

Jewish director Sarah Friedland accepted the #VeniceFilmFestival Lion Of The Future Award for Best Debut Film for ‘Familiar Touch’. During her speech she said that she stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine and says “I am accepting this award on the 336th day of