The Berlin Film Festival's Conclusion Shrouded in Controversy Over Gaza Strip
Controversy arose at the Berlin Film Festival regarding comments on Israel's government support made by jury chairman Wim Wenders, leading to backlash from major figures in the film industry.
The first Afghan film kiss and a director shooting her homeless brother. What films resonate at Berlinale
This year's Berlinale festival features discussions on the intersection of politics and film, highlighted by Wim Wenders' comments on artistic independence.
Future of the Film Festivals: The Berlinale Must Transform
The Berlinale faces challenges regarding its political stance and artistic independence, following its involvement in debates surrounding the Israeli-Gaza conflict.
Political debate casts a shadow over 76th Berlin Film Festival
The 76th Berlin Film Festival is overshadowed by controversy regarding the role of artists in politics, sparked by comments from jury president Wim Wenders and subsequent reactions from notable figures like Arundhati Roy.
The First Afghan Kiss, Czech Homelessness, and Horrific Motherhood: Politics and Intimacy Resonate at Berlinale
The Berlinale festival opened with discussions on the intersection of politics and film, highlighted by Wim Wenders' controversial remarks on artistic independence.
Controversy at the 2026 Berlinale: Screenwriter Arundhati Roy withdraws due to Wim Wenders' comments on Gaza
Indian writer and activist Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlinale 2026 in response to Wim Wenders' comments about art and politics regarding Gaza.
The political storm crushes cinema at the Berlinale
Political discussions at the Berlinale are being overshadowed by fears surrounding topics like Trump and Gaza.
Film festival boss fights back against the political media storm in Berlin
The director of the Berlin Film Festival, Tricia Tuttle, responds to criticism regarding the festival's alleged political disengagement amidst a media backlash.
Berlinale'26. Media Storm Around Wim Wenders. Arundhati Roy Cancelled Her Visit
There is significant media attention surrounding Wim Wenders, the head of the jury at the Berlin Film Festival, following his remarks about the role of cinema in politics and a recent comment by jury member Ewa Puszczyńska regarding empathy in films.
Arundhati Roy Withdraws from Berlin Film Festival in Protest Against Gaza Statements
Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin Film Festival in protest against the remarks made by jury members regarding the Gaza situation.
Roy Cancels Berlinale Appearance: Should Filmmakers Stay Out of Politics?
Arundhati Roy has canceled her planned appearance at Berlinale due to comments made by Jury President Wim Wenders regarding Palestine.
The writer Arundhati Roy cancels her presence at the Berlinale after the jury's refusal to condemn the genocide in Gaza
Arundhati Roy has canceled her appearance at the Berlinale film festival in protest of the jury's refusal to address the issue of genocide in Gaza.
Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlin fest premiere of her revamped 1980s cult classic – the film shows why
Arundhati Roy has decided to boycott the Berlin Film Festival due to controversial remarks made by the jury president regarding Gaza, ahead of the screening of her reworked 1989 film 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.'
Arundhati Roy Withdraws from the Berlin Film Festival Protesting for Gaza
Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced her withdrawal from the Berlin Film Festival due to disagreements over recent developments in Gaza.
Berlinale: "Shocked and Disgusted"
The Berlinale film festival faces accusations of censorship after writer Arundhati Roy cancels her participation over the jury's refusal to make a statement regarding the suffering in Gaza.
Indian writer leaves Berlin Festival after jury refuses to speak about politics
Indian author Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlin Festival after the jury president decided to avoid political discussions during the event's opening.
Berlinale, Arundhati Roy leaves the festival: "Artists must speak about politics"
Arundhati Roy announced her decision to withdraw from the Berlinale festival in response to comments made by jury members about avoiding political themes in filmmaking.
Arundhati Roy quits Berlin film festival over ‘stay out of politics’ comment
Author Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlinale in protest of the festival chief's remarks about filmmakers staying out of politics.