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Filmmakers Unite to Condemn Gaza Silence, Honor Victims

5/16/2025

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Over 370 filmmakers and actors, including Joaquin Phoenix and Juliette Binoche, have united in a powerful letter denouncing the film industry's silence on Israel's military actions in Gaza. They mourn the tragic loss of Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona and call on artists to amplify the voices of the oppressed, stressing the vital role of cinema in confronting societal injustices.

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Over 370 filmmakers and actors, including Joaquin Phoenix and Juliette Binoche, have united in a powerful letter denouncing the film industry's silence on Israel's military actions in Gaza. They mourn the tragic loss of Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona and call on artists to amplify the voices of the oppressed, stressing the vital role of cinema in confronting societal injustices.