Activists Demand Palestinian Flag at Venice Film Festival After Director Rejects Request

The Venice4Palestine collective has renewed calls for the Palestinian flag to be displayed at the Venice Film Festival, following Artistic Director Alberto Barbera's statement that the request cannot be fulfilled due to Palestine's lack of official recognition.

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Calls Grow For Palestinian Flag To Fly At Venice Film Festival

The Venice4Palestine collective has reiterated calls for the Palestinian flag to fly at the Venice Film Festival after its Artistic Director Alberto Barbera told Italian media the request could not be met because Palestine is not officially recognized as a state by Italy. The collective published a first open letter on the eve of the […]

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Activists Demand Palestinian Flag at Venice Film Festival After Director Rejects Request

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