Oscars: "No Other Land" Wins Documentary Award, No Other Land for Palestinians
The film's victory is a call to action, highlighting the need for a political solution that prioritizes national rights for both Israelis and Palestinians, and an end to the "injustice and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people". The documentary's impact is expected to be far-reaching, sparking conversations and inspiring change in the pursuit of a more just and peaceful future for all.
The Israeli-Palestinian film "No Other Land" has won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, highlighting the harsh reality of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation and calling for a political solution to the conflict. The film, produced between 2019 and 2023, follows Palestinian activist Basel Adra as he documents the destruction of his hometown, Masafer Yatta, by Israeli soldiers.
The film's directors, Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor, used their acceptance speech to urge the world to take action against the "ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people" and emphasized the need for a solution that acknowledges national rights for both Israelis and Palestinians. The film has received several awards, including the audience award and documentary film award at the Berlin International Film Festival and the New York Film Critics Circle award for Best Non-Fiction Film.
The 2025 Oscars ceremony saw other notable winners, including Anora, which swept the board with five awards, including best actress for Mikey Madison and a record-breaking four prizes for director Sean Baker. Other winners included Kieran Culkin, Adrien Brody, and Zoe Saldaña, who won best supporting actor, best actor, and best supporting actress, respectively. The ceremony also recognized the contributions of Los Angeles firefighters and paid tribute to the late Gene Hackman.
The win for "No Other Land" is a significant moment for the Palestinian-Israeli collective, who hope that their film will raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians and contribute to a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The film's success is a testament to the power of documentary filmmaking to shed light on important social and political issues and to inspire change.
