Switzerland picks Gaza doc 'Who is Still Alive' as 2027 Oscar submission
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- Switzerland has chosen Who Is Still Alive as its official submission for the 2027 Academy Awards.
- The documentary features nine Palestinian refugees from Gaza recounting stories of loss, displacement and belonging.
Switzerland has selected Who Is Still Alive, a documentary by Geneva-based filmmaker Nicolas Wadimoff, as its official submission for the 2027 Oscars.
The film features nine Palestinian refugees from Gaza who share personal stories of loss, displacement and belonging.
Who Is Still Alive previously won the Prix de Soleure, one of Switzerland’s leading film awards.
The documentary will compete for a place in the Academy Awards’ International Feature Film category.
The Oscars shortlist is expected to be announced in December, with the final nominations scheduled for January.
The film’s selection comes as Palestinian stories of displacement and survival continue to feature prominently in international cinema and documentary filmmaking.
