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Palestinian Flag Displayed at Venice Film Festival Premiere of Israeli Film

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By Amir Kaminer, Venice

First reported by Ynet · 43 minutes ago

What happened

An audience member raised a Palestinian flag and called for a free Palestine during the Venice Film Festival premiere of Israeli director Amos Gitai's documentary "A Tramway in Jerusalem." The film was otherwise well-received.

01Palestinian flag raised at Venice premiere of Israeli film "A Tramway in Jerusalem."
02Audience member shouted "Free Palestine" during the event.
03Israeli director Amos Gitai's film received applause and sympathy.
04A complaint was made about the festival not flying the Palestinian flag.

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