The awards ceremony in Venice on Saturday evening, September 7, was steeped in political unrest as many winners expressed their support for the Palestinian people and condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, as reported by deadline.com. Among the film winners at the Venice Film Festival was Sarah Friedland, who won the Luigi De Laurentiis Prize for Best First Film for “Familiar Touch.” In her acceptance speech, she emphasized that she was accepting the award in the context of the events in Gaza and the occupation.
Friedland also noted that filmmakers should use their platforms to highlight Israel’s impunity and expressed her solidarity with the Palestinian people. Her remarks, which were met with applause, were echoed by other attendees, including actress Kathleen Chalfant and director Skandar Kopti, who also expressed their support for the Ghazi population. However, neither mentioned the hostages taken by the terrorists.
Sarah Friedland's statement was widely discussed in Hamas-affiliated media and telegram channels on the night and morning of September 8, 2024.
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