Hannah Einbinder Says Silence on Palestine Costs More Than Losing Her Career at Cannes
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Updated · The Guardian · May 14
Hannah Einbinder Says Silence on Palestine Costs More Than Losing Her Career at Cannes
4 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 14
Cannes film festival heard Hannah Einbinder say the price of staying silent on Palestine is higher than losing her Hollywood career, adding she would keep speaking out despite blacklist fears.
Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera were cited as examples of actors who said they lost work over pro-Palestine advocacy, but Einbinder said no career could outweigh even one human life.
The Emmy-winning Hacks star framed her stance as following Palestinians and Jewish allies who have long spoken up, and praised other outspoken actors including Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem.
Thursday’s remarks came during a Kering Women in Motion talk tied to her new film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, which premiered at Cannes on Wednesday.
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Overview
In May 2026, Hannah Einbinder used her platform at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival to amplify her activism and critique Hollywood’s response to global conflicts. Her appearance at Cannes was highlighted by the photo call for her new film, Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma, which quickly attracted attention and was praised as an “instant midnight-movie classic.” The film’s upcoming release by Mubi further underscores Einbinder’s growing influence, as she continues to challenge industry norms and bring important issues to the forefront through both her public presence and her creative work.