Gaza genocide documentary ‘NAZA’ wins Special Jury Prize at Venice
‘NAZA’, a documentary about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
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'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival while 'Naza' wins special jury prize
El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy.
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
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Kylie Jenner sells Hidden Hills mansion for $15.3 million after listing it for $20.25 million
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