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world28 minutes ago•27 min saved

Waters and Ernaux Lead Open Letter Pressing Venice Festivals to Act for Palestine

Prominent artists including Roger Waters and Annie Ernaux sign an open letter from the Venice4Palestine coalition, urging the Venice Biennale and Venice Film Festival to take concrete action for Palestine, including displaying the Palestinian flag, pursuing a cultural boycott of Israeli-linked entities, and demanding transparency across the film industry’s supply chain; the letter also announces a September 8 panel and broader solidarity efforts with PACBI, BDS, and related groups.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#annie-ernaux #palestine #roger-waters

entertainment2 hours ago•17 min saved

Palestine Comes to Venice as Waters and Ernaux Sign Open Letter

An open letter issued by the Venice4Palestine coalition—signed by Roger Waters, Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux and other filmmakers—urges the Venice Film Festival to take concrete action in support of Palestine, including flying the Palestinian flag, withdrawing invitations to Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler, and spotlighting Palestinian cinema such as Citizen Osama and Conversation with the Sea; the letter is part of ongoing festival activism as Venice prepares its Sept. 2–12 program and related events like the And Yet Gaza Continues to Burn panel.

via Variety|

#annie-ernaux #entertainment #palestine

literature2 years ago•0 min saved

"Can Xue Emerges as Frontrunner for 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature"

The recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in literature will be announced on October 5th, with last year's winner being French author Annie Ernaux for her autobiographical books that delve into personal experiences and societal themes.

via PBS NewsHour|

#2023 #annie-ernaux #autobiographical-books