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Hiam Abbass to Receive European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
Palestinian actress and director Hiam Abbass, born in Israel, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Film Academy Awards in Athens in January.
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- 01Hiam Abbass, a Palestinian actress born in Israel, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Film Academy Awards.
- 02The award ceremony will take place in Athens in January, honoring Abbass's contributions to world cinema.
- 03Abbass is known for her role in the series "Succession" and has worked with directors like Steven Spielberg and Ridley Scott.
- 04Her family's history as refugees from Tiberias was the subject of her daughter's documentary, "Bye Bye Tiberias."
- 05Abbass has publicly criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and highlighted historical injustices against Palestinians.
The award honors her significant contributions to global cinema, including roles in "Succession" and collaborations with international and Israeli directors. Abbass, who has spoken about her family's history as refugees, also directed a documentary exploring this theme. She has recently been vocal in her criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.
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