I am very moved by the "Temporary Memorial for the Children of Gaza" by Behn Samareh in Bombay Beach in California, where he created a temporary memorial by drilling a hole for every child killed in the war, symbolizing the immense loss.
Tag: movies
‘No Other Land’ devastation continues
NOW, 2 days after No Other Land was nominated for an Oscar, settlers are invading my community, Masafer Yatta, burning and breaking homes. I'm honored for the nom but we're being erased while Trump lifted US settler sanctions. Do people in Hollywood care? Please don't be silent. Basel Adra #SaveMasaferYatta“
Oscars and Palestine
With the world's attention on the Academy Awards last night, filmmakers Yuval Abraham, an Israeli, and Basel Adra, a Palestinian, won the award for Best Documentary for their film, No Other Land. Links to two blog posts I've previously written about this film can be found below.