Archive · 17 Sep 2025
San Sebastián Film Festival Highlights Gaza Ceasefire & Diverse Cinema
The San Sebastián Film Festival, a big movie event, is getting ready.
The festival is speaking up about the war in Gaza, calling for peace.
It will show many movies from different countries, and it's giving an award to Jennifer Lawrence.
The festival director, José Luis Rebordinos, believes it's important for the festival to talk about what's happening in the world, especially when governments are hurting people.
The San Sebastián Film Festival issued an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The festival will feature diverse films from around the world.
Jennifer Lawrence will receive the Donostia Award at the festival.
The festival will host its Creative Investors Conference.
The film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' will be screened.
- Who
- José Luis Rebordinos and the San Sebastián Film Festival
- What
- The 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival, which will include diverse films and address political issues.
- When
- September 19-27, 2025
- Where
- San Sebastián, Spain
- Why
- To showcase cinema, support diverse voices, and address real-world issues, including the conflict in Gaza.
Support for Palestine
No Stated Opposition
Gaza Ceasefire
Support for Palestine
The festival openly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
No Stated Opposition
No opposing views were stated in the article.
- Festival Name
- San Sebastián International Film Festival
- Festival Director
- José Luis Rebordinos
- Dates
- September 19-27, 2025
- Location
- San Sebastián, Spain
- Opening Film
- 27 Nights
- Notable Guests
- Jennifer Lawrence, Colin Farrell
