Through a video that showed only a text message, the organizers of the Oscar They called for “a moment of silence” to show their support for the people of Ukraine who are suffering from the Russian invasion.
“We would like to ask for a moment of silence to show our support for the people of Ukraine who are suffering from invasion, conflict and prejudice within their borders,” the text said.
He then recalled that millions of Ukrainian families need food, water, medical care and other resources and asked the audience to find “a way to show their support in some way.”
Among those attending the ceremony at the Dolby Theater many wore Ukrainian flag lapel pins or blue ribbons in solidarity with the refugees.
Director Pedro Almodovar and the composer Alberto Iglesiasnominated for an Oscar for “Parallel Mothers”, as well as the actress Jamie Lee Curtiswere some of those who wore the bow, which had been given to them by the actress and ambassador of the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, Cate Blanchettaccording to what Iglesias told Efe.
In the days before the gala, there was speculation about the possibility of a direct connection with the president of Ukraine, Volodímir Zelenski, since the presenter Amy Schumer revealed that she had proposed it to the producers. (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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