 "Cannes 2024: From Kani Kusruti to Cate Blanchett, celebrities that extended support to Palestine at the festival")
The 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival was iconic in many ways. It was a game-changing and historic year for India, and many celebrities across the globe extended their support to Palestine with their dresses or accessories on the red carpet.
Cate Blanchett
Blanchett donned a gorgeous black dress and as the paparazzi were photographing her, she lifted what she was wearing to reveal a line of green that perfectly complimented color black. But there’s more than just style involved her; it was more of a statement.
Netizens feel the choice of the colors was her way to to express solidarity with the Palestinian cause amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Kani Kusruti
Indian actress Kani Kusruti made a powerful gesture of solidarity with Palestine by wearing a watermelon-shaped clutch.
Asmae El Moudir
The Moroccan filmmaker showed a unique way to stand by the Palestine by flaunting the country’s flag on her gloves.
Gilles Porte
The French director too flaunted a rosette resembling a watermelon slice, symbolizing the Palestinian flag
Bella Hadid
Hadid had a unique way of extending her support and solidarity for the Palestine, using fashion as a tool. She flaunted a Keffiyeh, a traditional Arab headdress that has become a symbol of Palestinian culture.