The Urgent Call to Action: Stop Injustice against the Palestinian People
ISTANBUL, March 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) – The directors of No Other Land, a documentary depicting life in a West Bank village under Israeli military occupation, have urged the world to take action to stop injustice against the Palestinian people. The film won an Oscar for best documentary feature at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.
"We call on the world to take serious actions to stop the injustice and to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people,” co-director Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta in the West Bank, said in an acceptance speech. "About two months ago, I became a father, and my hope for my daughter (is) she will not have to live the same life I am living now,” Adra noted.
The documentary highlights the struggles of the Palestinian people living under Israeli military occupation, and the filmmakers are calling for an end to the violence that has plagued the Middle East for decades. Co-director Yuval Abraham, an Israeli investigative journalist, referred to Adra as his “brother” but lamented that they are considered “unequal”, according to Anadolu.
"We live in a regime where I am free under civilian law and Basel is under military laws that destroy his life," Abraham said. "We need to recognize the humanity of all people, regardless of their nationality or religion, and work towards a peaceful and just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."
The film received widespread acclaim as one of the top-reviewed documentary features of the last year, but it did not secure theatrical distribution in the US, which the filmmakers linked to the political sensitivities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, the film was shown at independent theatres in select cities and digital screeners were provided to Academy voters.
Conclusion
The world must take action to stop the injustice and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. The No Other Land documentary is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by the Palestinian people living under Israeli military occupation. The film’s success is a testament to the importance of telling the stories of those affected by conflict and violence. It is our hope that this documentary will inspire a new wave of awareness and action to bring about a peaceful and just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main theme of the documentary "No Other Land"?
The main theme of the documentary is the life of the Palestinian people living under Israeli military occupation in the West Bank. - What is the message of the film’s directors?
The film’s directors are urging the world to take action to stop injustice against the Palestinian people and to recognize their humanity. - What is the significance of the film’s Oscar win?
The film’s Oscar win brings international attention to the struggles faced by the Palestinian people and highlights the importance of telling their stories.