Cannes 2024: Israeli screening of October 7 attack film cancelled amidst security concerns
The HinduA private screening of the Israeli film Bearing Witness was abruptly canceled due to a serious security threat. The 47-minute film, organized by WestEnd Films co-founder Sharon Harel-Cohen, was set to showcase raw, graphic footage from the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel. The screening, scheduled for May 17 at the Exclusive Hotel Belle Plage, about a mile from the Palais des Festivals, was intended for a small group of industry professionals. The festival’s red carpet was mostly free of political statements, except for Laura Blajman-Kadar, a survivor of the October 7 attacks, who wore a yellow dress on May 15 featuring the faces of hostages held by Hamas and a sash reading “Bring Them Home.” The festival also saw increased security measures, including a record number of staff, checkpoints, and 17 A.I.-powered surveillance cameras around the Palais des Festivals.
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