During the glittering ceremony of the 77th Emmy AwardsJavier Bardem caused a sensation on the red carpet, choosing to wear Palestinian kefigia and send a strong political message. His stylistic statement was accompanied by placements that exceeded the narrow boundaries of the show industry.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the famous actor did not refer to his candidacy, but focused on the ongoing conflict at Middle Eastwith emphasis on the situation in Palestine. Bardem pointed out:
“At the end of August, the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), which has been in detail the concept of genocide, characterized what is happening in Gaza today as genocide.”he said.
At the same time, the Oscar -winning actress stressed: “That is why we are calling for commercial and diplomatic exclusion and sanctions against Israel to stop this genocide. Freedom in Palestine ».
‘Film Workers for Palestine’: A new movement in the field of cinema
Bardem announced his participation in the creation of the initiative Film Workers for Palestinea collective that gathers employees of the space that take a public position in favor of Palestinian rights, stating:
“It is a great club and team that attracts more and more people. It is also important to clarify with Paramount that we do not target people because of their identity. This is absolutely wrong. Don’t send this message, it’s something wrong. What we are targeting is the cinema companies and the institutions involved in the concealment or justification of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the apartheid regime. And we stand by the side of those who are struggling and showing solidarity with the oppressed. “.
In a strong tone, Javier Bardem also said that “I’m no longer going to work with any company that does not condemn genocide in Gaza”underlining that “Whether I’m going to lose jobs is absolutely indifferent to what is happening there”.
It is recalled that the Spanish protagonist was a candidate in the class of male role in Mini row or Anthology series for the movie “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”having companions in their distribution Evan Peters, Coop Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez.
Source :Skai
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