As artists, we depend on our ability to tell stories without reprisals.
Documentary filmmakers often expose themselves to extreme risks to enlighten the world.
We will continue to watch over this film team, the letter read.
Hamdan Ballal holds his Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for ‘No Other Land’ on March 2, 2025.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
It was a revenge for our movie, he told the publication.
I heard the voices of the soldiers, they were laughing about me …
I heard [the word] Oscar.
We regret that we failed to directly acknowledge Mr. Ballal and the film by name, the letter read.
We abhor the suppression of free speech under any circumstances.
The assailants allegedly attacked two homes, destroyed water tanks, and stole security cameras.
