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Activists Call for Palestinian Flag at Venice Film Festival

A campaign group is urging organizers of the Venice Film Festival to fly the Palestinian flag alongside national banners during the upcoming event. The appeal highlights growing calls for greater visibility of the Palestinian cause at major international cultural gatherings.

28 Aug, 09:47 — 28 Aug, 09:47
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ANSAMostly Factual13h ago

Venice4Palestine appeals for Palestinian flag at film fest

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 28 - The Venice4Palestine group of entertainment artists and writers supporting Palestinian rights amid the Gaza war on Friday appealed for a Palestinian flag to be flown at the upcoming Venice Film Festival (September2-12). Venice4Palestine said it is launching a new appeal to the Venice Biennale, the Venice International Film Festival, and film workers, demanding concrete action for Palestine. Among the requests is the display of the Palestinian flag during the Festival, ...

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Venice4Palestine appeals for Palestinian flag at film fest

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