Call for Palestinian Flag at the Venice Film Festival from the Cinema World
Prominent filmmakers and artists have launched a petition campaign calling for the Palestinian flag to be flown at the festival.
Ahead of the 83rd International Venice Film Festival, renowned figures from the cinema world and artists have made an official call for the Palestinian flag to be included during the festival.
Pre-Festival Call
A striking request has come from the art world regarding the 83rd International Venice Film Festival, which will be held in Italy this year. Star names from the cinema world have requested that the Palestinian flag also be flown during the event, given that the festival program includes films by two Palestinian directors.
Details of the Initiative
Ahead of the prestigious festival opening its doors to moviegoers on Lido Island on September 2, a group coming together under the initiative "Venice for Palestine" signed a high-profile joint call text.
Famous Signatories
Among the signatories of the call, which is supported by many prominent figures from the culture and art community, are well-known faces such as Matteo Garrone, Marco Bellocchio, Abel Ferrara, Alba and Alice Rohrwacher, Toni and Peppe Servillo, musician Roger Waters, and writer Annie Ernaux.