Film academy apologizes for not naming 'No Other Land' co-director in response to attack on him
After mounting criticism following its initial response to the violent attack on Oscar-winning “No Other Land” co-director Hamdan Ballal, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologized Friday for not acknowledging Ballal by name.
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2 developments- Mar 24, 2025"Even the Oscar can't protect you": "No Other Land" director reportedly attacked by Israeli settlers
- Mar 29, 2025Film academy apologizes for not naming 'No Other Land' co-director in response to attack on him
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