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Along with the great interest, and the increasing criticism in Hollywood of the war in Gaza, Palestinian films are encountering significant obstacles when it comes to distribution

The applause goes on for minutes. There's a long standing ovation, cameras are pulled out, film reviewers hasten to publish superlatives. At the major film festivals in Venice, Cannes and Toronto, Palestinian films are arousing a lively discussion, receiving unusual attention and receiving prizes.