Venice 2025: Jury head bats away questions on Gaza due to being “unprepared”
Protests are planned during the festival.
Protests are planned during the festival.
“The terrible suffering of the Palestinian people deserves all of our sympathy.”
“We would like to sincerely apologise to all concerned.”
“You spineless, pathetic idiots.”
“We request that they retract their statement immediately.”
The festival has replied.
“Silencing those who speak this truth is not just censorship – it’s complicity.”
“What’s happening in Gaza is unbelievably tragic and devastating.”
They said the protestors were “peaceful citizens.”