Many big names from the UK. The film and TV world and past donated devices – and their own time – to an auction that raised money for Gaza.
Organized by Cinema for Gaza in support of Healthcare for the Palestinians, the auction attracted pieces from the likes of Tilda Swinton, Ken Loach, Asia Kapadia, Ramy Youssef, Peter Capaldi, Imelda Staunton, Brian Cox, Joseph Quinn, Mike Leigh, Misan Harriman, Joanna Hogg, Aimee Lou Wooden and Josh O’Connor.
Among the many tons at stake when the auction goes live on April 2 is the opportunity to have Swinton “tell a comforting (or not, whatever you want) bedtime story over Zoom,” a porridge masterclass with O ‘Connor who will “teach you how to make the right bowl” (and apparently give you a peek at his secret porridge recipe), an astrology chat with “Sexual Training” star Wooden, a “restorative drink” with Oliver from “Saltburn” and tickets to see and meet Youssef at a stand-up performance and afterparty.
Other items include autographed “Downton Abbey” and “Physician Who” memorabilia and signed posters from Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and Asif Kapadia, including Leigh’s poster for her original 1977 stage production of “Abigail’s Celebration.” In the meantime, there are alternatives to having a cup of tea – via Zoom – with Joseph Quinn and Paapa Essiedu.
“As we enter the sixth month of Israel’s military siege of Gaza, raising funds for the urgent humanitarian work carried out by Palestinian Health Care has never been more important. Their efforts are not only important, but they save lives, as Israel’s bombing has destroyed Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure,” said Cinema For Gaza organizers Hanna Flint, Julia Jackman, Leila Latif, Sophie Monks Kaufman and Helen Simmons.
“We believe that art and politics are inextricably linked and are called to act in word and deed to help those subjected to unspeakable horrors throughout the occupied Palestinian territory. Cinema For Gaza is a passionate and inclusive fundraiser, fueled by the generosity of people from all corners of the film industry who will not stand by while Palestinians are dehumanized and attacked with impunity.
Developed in the 1980s and with offices in the West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem, Lebanon and London, Medical Help for Palestinians says it works “for the well-being and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees”. It is currently responding to the emergency in Gaza.
The current Israel-Hamas fight erupted after the October 7 attacks carried out by Hamas, the governing body of Gaza, in southern Israel.
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