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Watermelon Pictures Acquires ‘Thirteen in Gaza’ Out of TIFF (Exclusive)

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

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Hosam Abu Dan’s debut feature, shot entirely in the Gaza strip, premiered in TIFF's Centerpiece section.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:04:49 UTC.

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