Switzerland selects Gaza survivor documentary for Oscar submission

Switzerland has named the documentary Who Is Still Alive as its official entry for the Academy Award for best international feature film. The film, which follows nine Gaza assault survivors, was shot on a black sound stage in South Africa after Swiss authorities denied the participants visas, blocking filming in Switzerland. Director Nicolas Wadimoff held a private screening in Dubai earlier this month and intends to travel to Los Angeles for promotion. Swiss officials have pledged limited financial aid, urging the producers to secure additional funding.