Heute ist der 13.12.2025
Datum: 13.12.2025 - Source 1 (https://www.vienna.at/beruehrende-hommage-an-tote-gaza-fotografin-in-cannes/9407564):
- Fatima Hassouna, palästinensische Fotografin, wurde am 16. April 2025 durch einen israelischen Raketenangriff getötet.
- Sie war kurz vor ihrem geplanten Auftritt beim Filmfestival in Cannes eingeladen worden.
- Nur ihre Mutter überlebte den Angriff.
- Sepideh Farsi, iranische Filmemacherin, stellte einen Dokumentarfilm über Hassouna auf dem Festival vor.
- Der Film basiert auf Videogesprächen mit Hassouna, da Farsi nicht im Gazastreifen filmen konnte.
- Eine Ausstellung mit Hassounas Bildern aus dem Gazastreifen ist während des Festivals in Cannes zu sehen.
- Fatih Akin präsentierte sich mit Schauspielern Matthias Schweighöfer und Diane Kruger, nachdem sein Film "Amrum" gezeigt wurde.
- Internationale Stars wie Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal und Emma Stone wurden auf dem roten Teppich erwartet.
- Kristen Stewart ist als Regisseurin mit ihrem Film "The Chronology of Water" eingeladen.
- U2-Sänger Bono wird in einem Biopic von Andrew Dominik mit unveröffentlichten Konzertaufnahmen vorgestellt.
- Das Festival ist stark von der Metoo-Bewegung geprägt; ein Schauspieler wurde vom roten Teppich ausgeschlossen wegen Vergewaltigungsvorwürfen.
- Eine Veranstaltung zur Metoo-Bewegung führte zur Suspendierung eines Vizechefs einer Nebenreihe nach Vorwürfen sexueller Gewalt.
- Im offiziellen Wettbewerb um die Goldene Palme treten 22 Filme an, darunter "In die Sonne schauen" von Mascha Schilinski.
- Die Sieger des Wettbewerbs werden am 24. Mai 2025 verkündet.
Source 2 (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/cannes-2025-fatima-hassouna-palestine-israel-gaza-b2752277.html):
- Cannes Film Festival paid tribute to Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna at the premiere of Sepideh Farsi’s documentary "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk."
- Fatima Hassouna, 25, was killed in April by an Israeli missile that struck her residential building, a day after the film was accepted into Cannes.
- Sepideh Farsi was emotional during the premiere and held up a photo of Hassouna, stating, “She used to say this would pass.”
- The festival expressed profound sadness over Hassouna's death, calling her one of the many victims of ongoing violence in the region.
- The film was screened as part of ACID (Association du Cinéma Indépendant pour sa Diffusion), promoting independent films at Cannes.
- Cannes jury president Juliette Binoche honored Hassouna, stating, “She should have been here among us this evening.”
- Farsi mentioned that Hassouna was excited about attending the festival and had been “glowing with joy” upon learning of the film's selection.
- Farsi organized an exhibition of Hassouna’s photographs during the festival and expressed her commitment to honor Hassouna’s legacy through the film.
- Over 370 industry figures signed a letter condemning Hassouna's death and criticizing the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for its lack of support for co-director Hamdan Ballal.
- The letter emphasized cinema's duty to reflect societal issues and carry the messages of those who suffer.
- ACID organizers expressed shock at Hassouna's death, recalling her tenacity and dedication to documenting life in Gaza.
- Farsi described the importance of her connection with Hassouna for the documentary, highlighting the challenges of reaching Gaza.
- The war in Gaza escalated on October 7, 2023, following an attack by Hamas militants, resulting in significant casualties and humanitarian crises.
Source 3 (https://www.democracynow.org/2025/4/18/fatma_hassona_killed_sepideh_farsi_documentary):
- Fatma Hassona, a 25-year-old photographer and artist from Gaza, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on her home in northern Gaza.
- The airstrike occurred on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of Fatma and at least nine members of her family.
- Fatma was killed one day after her documentary, "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk," was accepted at the Cannes Film Festival.
- The documentary features Fatma documenting the impacts of the war on Gaza.
- Sepideh Farsi, the film's director, met Fatma a year ago while working on her previous film and sought to include the Palestinian perspective in her work.
- Fatma expressed a desire to remain in Gaza despite the ongoing conflict and was optimistic about her work.
- Sepideh described Fatma as a resilient and hopeful individual who documented the war and its effects on her community.
- Fatma had previously lost 13 family members due to the conflict and continued to document the situation despite the dangers.
- The airstrike that killed Fatma and her family members destroyed their home, and there are reports of additional injuries.
- Sepideh Farsi is seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding the airstrike and whether it was targeted.
- Fatma referred to her camera as a "gun," emphasizing the importance of documenting the war.
- Sepideh shared one of Fatma's poems during the interview, highlighting her artistic expression amidst the conflict.