Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Palestine Solidarity Dominates San Sebastian Film Festival
The San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain is currently showing support for Palestine.
Many celebrities and festival attendees are wearing pins that say 'Stop Genocide' in solidarity.
Protesters have also been active, including a march and demonstrations on a bridge.
A Spanish actor spoke out strongly against the violence.
The festival organizers have issued a statement rejecting the actions of the Israeli government but are not against Israeli cinema.
Some artists support a boycott of Israeli film institutions, while others in the Israeli film industry argue the boycott is shortsighted.
The San Sebastian Film Festival has been dominated by displays of solidarity with Palestine.
Attendees and cast members have been wearing pins that say 'Genocide Stop' in Basque.
A Spanish actor wore a Keffiyeh and spoke against the violence in Palestine.
Protests took place on the Zurriola Bridge, causing road closures.
The festival organizers reject the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu's government, not Israeli cinema.
- Who
- Filmmakers, actors, and protesters
- What
- Expressing solidarity with Palestine and protesting against actions by the Israeli government.
- When
- During the San Sebastian Film Festival, which began September 19.
- Where
- San Sebastian, Spain, specifically at the film festival and on the Zurriola Bridge.
- Why
- To show support for Palestinians and protest the Israeli government's actions.
Pro-Palestinian Stance
Israeli Film Industry's Response
Boycott of Israeli film institutions
Pro-Palestinian Stance
Support the boycott, arguing institutions are implicated in actions against Palestinians.
Israeli Film Industry's Response
Oppose the boycott, seeing it as shortsighted and hindering collaborative efforts.
- Event
- San Sebastian Film Festival
- Location
- San Sebastian, Spain
- Key Issue
- Palestine Solidarity
- Protest Actions
- Marches, bridge demonstrations
- Festival Statement
- Rejection of Netanyahu's government and its actions against the Palestinian people