Hamdan Ballal: Academy apologizes after backlash over silence
On Wednesday, AMPAS released a statement condemning the suppression of artistic voices but failed to mention Ballal by name. This vague response did not sit well with many.
On Wednesday, AMPAS released a statement condemning the suppression of artistic voices but failed to mention Ballal by name. This vague response did not sit well with many.
Ballal is a co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land'. His work highlights the struggles of Palestinian communities under Israeli occupation.
Two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, who is presiding over the Zurich Film Festival jury, has issued a statement and a video appeal urging artistes around the world to proclaim their solidarity with the Iranian people who are protesting against the death of Amini.
