Ben Russell
Ben Russell is an American filmmaker who has gained recognition for his advocacy work related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He was present at the Berlin Film Festival where 'I Have No Other Land' was awarded, and he has been vocal about issues of human rights and justice in the region. His involvement in the film industry reflects a commitment to using cinema as a tool for social change, particularly in documenting the realities faced by marginalized communities.
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Ben Russell won the Encounters award for his documentary Direct Action, which focuses on the struggle of an environmental group against highway construction.
Ser ou não ser um festival político, eis a questão de Berlim | Festival de Cinema de Berlim
Portugal· 2026-02-11
Ben Russell co-directed the film Direct action, which explores political themes in the zone to defend Notre-Dame-des-Landes.
Au festival Best of Doc, dix perles rares à redécouvrir au cinéma
France· 2025-03-05
Ben Russell is an American director who spoke out against the situation in Gaza during a film festival.
Filmovi donose promene, kaže autor dokumentarca o Zapadnoj obali nominovanog za Oskara
Serbia· 2025-02-27
