‘No Other Land’, a documentary about Palestinians resisting the demolition of their homes by Israeli forces, has won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. The film, a collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers, triumphed over ‘Porcelain War, Sugarcane, Black Box Diaries, and ‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’État’ at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Produced between 2019 and 2023, ‘No Other Land’ follows Palestinian activist Basel Adra as he documents the destruction of his hometown, Masafer Yatta, in the southern West Bank. Israeli soldiers are demolishing the area to use it as a military training zone. The film also highlights Adra’s alliance with Jewish-Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham, who helps amplify his story.
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Accepting the award, Adra said the film reflects the harsh reality Palestinians have faced for decades. The documentary’s win comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, bringing renewed attention to the struggles of Palestinian communities under Israeli occupation.
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