Susan Sarandon
American actress and activist
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Susan Sarandon condemns US plan for live-streamed execution at Rome festival
Susan Sarandon called the reported plan to broadcast an execution live on US television a sign of a depraved administration, speaking in Rome on 13 October. She was there to present The Accompanist and receive the Womenlands Excellence Award 2026 at the 24th Alice nella Città festival.
- Oct 4
Susan Sarandon turns 80 following New York protest arrest and Venice film premiere
The Oscar-winning actor marks her milestone birthday days after being detained at a United Nations Gaza demonstration, maintaining an active schedule of film releases and civil disobedience.
- Sep 25
Netanyahu defends military campaigns at UN General Assembly as 77 delegations stage walkout
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended seven-front military operations and denounced international critics during his address to the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York.
- Sep 24
Netanyahu defends West Bank policy and rejects colonialism claims in UN address
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his West Bank record at the UN General Assembly on 24 September 2026, speaking through delegate walkouts to attack European critics, Iran, and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Sep 24
Police arrest Susan Sarandon and 100 protesters outside UN General Assembly in New York
New York police detained actress Susan Sarandon and around 100 demonstrators after Jewish Voice for Peace activists blocked an intersection near the United Nations to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Sep 24
Police arrest over 100 protesters including Susan Sarandon outside UN as Netanyahu speaks
New York police arrested over 100 demonstrators, including actors and local politicians, during Jewish Voice for Peace rallies opposing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the General Assembly.
- Sep 21
Netanyahu defends Gaza war at UN as diplomats walk out and New York mayor clashes over arrest threats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected genocide allegations at the UN General Assembly in New York, speaking to a largely empty hall after dozens of delegates walked out while protesters rallied outside.
- Sep 7
Andrea Pallaoro presents Bertolucci adaptation The Echo Chamber at Venice
Andrea Pallaoro's drama The Echo Chamber, adapted from Bernardo Bertolucci's final unproduced screenplay, received an eight-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere on Sunday.
- Sep 7
Susan Sarandon says Hollywood agencies block her film roles over Gaza stance
Speaking at the Venice Film Festival, the 79-year-old actress said talent agencies continue to instruct production companies against hiring her due to her criticism of Israel.
- Sep 7
Andrea Pallaoro's The Echo Chamber adapts Bernardo Bertolucci's final script
Andrea Pallaoro directed the single-location drama starring Luca Marinelli, Alicia Vikander, and Susan Sarandon from a script left unfinished by Bernardo Bertolucci in 2018.
