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fromHyperallergic
14 hours ago
Arts

The Battle of Berlinale

The Berlin Film Festival becomes a battleground over Gaza, with artists facing pressure to silence political opinions while festival leadership navigates institutional independence amid controversy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Film

Berlin film festival managers to meet for talks amid Gaza rows

Berlin film festival leadership faces emergency meeting over director Tricia Tuttle's potential dismissal following controversy over pro-Palestinian speeches criticizing Germany's Gaza stance at the closing gala.
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fromVulture
1 day ago

Film Festivals Have Always Been Political

Berlin Film Festival's political nature is inherent to its identity, with award-winning films addressing state oppression, ethnic conflict, and Palestinian rights despite claims that filmmaking opposes politics.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

If the Berlin film festival ousts its director, there may be no way back

Berlin's status as a national capital makes hosting a major film festival uniquely challenging, as political pressures constantly intrude on cinema and overshadow artistic merit.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Hundreds of film-makers back Berlinale director in row over winners' Gaza comments

Berlin film festival director Tricia Tuttle faces potential dismissal following pro-Palestinian speeches at the festival's closing gala and controversy over award winners' Gaza war criticism.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Berlinale head could be dismissed amid Gaza debate: reports

According to Bild, Weimer and Tuttle agree that she could not remain at the helm of the renowned film festival, following the political backlash generated by speeches at the awards ceremony on February 22. Bild also mentions a picture that allegedly compromises Tuttle's credibility in the eyes of the German government.
Film
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

AI revolution looms over Berlin film fest

At present, we do not intend to issue any statements regarding the use of AI in the film industry, We are monitoring developments with great interest.
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fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

Political drama overshadows Berlin Film Festival finale

A political dispute over comments about Israel dominated the Berlinale, prompting artist withdrawals, public condemnation, accusations of censorship, and festival leadership rebuttals.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

A Star-Studded Stink Bomb Lands in Berlin

Rosebush Pruning assembles transgressive elements—incest, murder, and perversions—alongside a strong cast but ultimately renders its intended madness dull and unengaging.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Indian writer Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row

With deep regret, I must say that I will not be attending the Berlinale,
Berlin
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