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Palestinian film selected for 2027 Oscar competition
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Shehab Wire reported that "The Citizen Osama," directed by Ahmad Hasounah, has been chosen to represent Palestine in the race for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards scheduled for 2027. The selection constitutes Palestine's official submission to the Oscars in the international feature category.
The film's selection follows a formal process to identify a Palestinian entry capable of competing at the Academy level. Hasounah's work will now advance through the preliminary rounds of Oscar consideration, where it will face other nations' international feature submissions in pursuit of a nomination.
