The Venice Film Festival on Saturday became the focus of possibly the largest protest ever seen at a major film event over Israel’s ongoing military assault on Gaza.
Thousands, young and old, made up of festival guests and members of the public, took part in a major march denouncing Israel and calling for an end to genocide. Amid a sea of Palestinian flags, there were chants of “Free Free Palestine.” Despite the serious nature of the message, there was a carnival-like feel, with protestors on stilts waving “Peace” banners, music blasting from speakers, flares and foghorns.
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