Israeli Oscars contender promotes compassion for Palestinians

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The director of Israel's entry for the 2026 Oscars - a film about a Palestinian boy's quest to see the sea - hopes it will help arouse compassion in his homeland at a time of conflict. "The Sea" won Best Picture at September's Ophir awards in Israel, prompting condemnation from the government about its portrayal of the military. Caroline Malone reports. 

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