Javier Bardem says free Palestine on Oscars stage

Javier Bardem got straight to the point at the 98th Academy Awards.

Before presenting the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Javier Bardem uttered six words: "No to war and free Palestine."

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It was the most overtly political statement made at this Oscars ceremony so far, one that began on the red carpet for Bardem.