Berlinale leaders silent on Gaza
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More than 80 actors and filmmakers published an open letter accusing Berlinale leadership, including jury president Wim Wenders and director Tricia Tuttle, of remaining silent on Gaza.
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“Berlinale has not met the demands to issue a statement that affirms the Palestinian right to life, dignity & freedom; condemns the ongoing Israeli genocide; and commits to uphold the right of artists to speak in support of Palestinian human rights. This is the least it can – and should – do.”
More than 80 famous artists have signed an open letter to the #Berlinale condemning what it claims has been its “silence” when it comes to the conflict in Gaza and the “censoring” of artists who have spoken out variety.com/2026/film/gl...
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Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay are among the names to sign the letter criticizing the Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on Gaza
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February 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM
“Berlinale has not met the demands to issue a statement that affirms the Palestinian right to life, dignity & freedom; condemns the ongoing Israeli genocide; and commits to uphold the right of artists to speak in support of Palestinian human rights. This is the least it can – and should – do.”