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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Hundreds of filmmakers back Berlinale director in row over winners’ Gaza comments

Filmmakers are supporting the Berlinale director amid controversy over comments made by award winners criticizing the war in Gaza and Germany's stance.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:07 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Welcome to the Abyss

The Berlinale film festival is facing its worst crisis, clouded by political discussions and uncertainty surrounding its director.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:12 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Appeals from Directors: Filmmakers Stand Behind Tricia Tuttle

Tricia Tuttle, head of the Berlinale, faces potential resignation as over 700 filmmakers publicly express their support for her.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Appeals from Actors: Film Creatives Stand Behind Tricia Tuttle

Over 700 individuals from the film industry have expressed their support for Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle amid threats of her resignation.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Film Festival: Decision on Berlinale Director Tuttle Postponed

The German government announced that no decision was made regarding the future of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle during a crisis meeting, with discussions to continue in the coming days.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:27 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Does the Berlinale Director Have to Vacate Her Post?

The article discusses various topics, including the potential resignation of the Berlinale director amidst significant international events.

Feb 26 β€’ 04:53 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Does the Berlinale Director Need to Step Down?

The article discusses whether the director of the Berlinale film festival in Germany should resign amidst various international and national news highlights.

Feb 26 β€’ 04:53 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Berlinale executives summoned over film director's anti-Israel speech

Berlinale executives are facing scrutiny due to a film director's anti-Israel remarks during the festival.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Berlin Film Festival Organisers to Hold Crisis Talks Amid Gaza Rows

The Berlin film festival's organisers are set to hold emergency talks regarding the future of the festival and its director amidst ongoing controversy over Gaza.

Feb 25 β€’ 17:40 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Berlinale: festival leaders summoned after speech denouncing 'genocide' in Gaza

The German government is convening leaders from the Berlinale festival following a speech by a Syrian-Palestinian director accusing Germany of complicity in genocide against Palestinians.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:26 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Palestine Scandal at Berlinale: Will Tricia Tuttle Remain the Head of the Film Festival?

The future of Tricia Tuttle as the head of the Berlinale is uncertain due to controversies surrounding the festival's stance on the Gaza conflict.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Berlinale director may be dismissed after being accused of antisemitism

Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, is facing potential dismissal over accusations of antisemitism following controversial comments made during the festival.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:36 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Film: Should Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Leave?

The future of Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle is uncertain as Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer reportedly seeks her dismissal following controversy over a photo with Palestinian filmmakers.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:51 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

The Berlinale Sets the Tone for Cinema for the Whole Year: Reflections After the Berlin Film Festival

Latvian cinema professionals reflect on the political context and highlights of the Berlinale film festival.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:22 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Politicization of the Berlinale: The Price of Hypocrisy

Filmmakers and actors are demanding political statements regarding the Gaza conflict, which they argue undermines free speech in discussions about film, art, and politics.

Feb 23 β€’ 17:06 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
National & Local

When No One Thinks of You, You Remain Alone, the Berlinale Festival Showed That No One Will Be Left Alone

A Slovak co-production film won top awards at the Berlinale, highlighting issues of homelessness and addiction through personal storytelling and innovative filmmaking techniques.

Feb 23 β€’ 17:02 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ DenΓ­k N
World

Czechs Shone at Berlinale and BAFTA Awards This Weekend. The Themes of Gaza and Israel Also Resounded in Berlin

Czech film director Pepa Lubojacki found success at the Berlinale with her debut film, which also tackles the struggles of her family amidst the backdrop of larger geopolitical issues.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:49 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Conclusion: The Joy of Quiet Mastery

The Berlinale concludes with two German winners amid overshadowing political threats.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:44 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Conclusion: The Happiness of Quiet Mastery

The Berlinale concludes with two German winners, overshadowed by political threats during the award gala.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:44 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Berlinale 2026: Golden Bear for 'Yellow Letters'

The film 'Yellow Letters' directed by Ilker Catak received the prestigious Golden Bear award at the Berlinale for its poignant portrayal of a couple facing state repression.

Feb 22 β€’ 15:25 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Closing: Carsten Schneider criticizes pro-Palestinian speech

During the Berlinale closing ceremony, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider left in protest of a pro-Palestinian speech by filmmaker Abdallah Alkhatib.

Feb 22 β€’ 10:44 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
World

Film: 'The Eternal Wait for a Judgment is a Kind of Social Death'

Director Δ°lker Γ‡atak wins the Golden Bear at the Berlinale for his film 'Yellow Letters', which explores the plight of a government-critical artist couple in Turkey.

Feb 22 β€’ 08:11 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Blood Countess: Isabelle Huppert dares it all, now as the bloodiest 'queer' vampire queen

Isabelle Huppert stars in a provocative new role as a vampire queen, exploring themes of individuality and oppression in the genre.

Feb 22 β€’ 04:24 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Film: The True Enemies are Elsewhere

This year's Berlinale, marked by political undertones, concludes with a successful evening highlighting the achievements of German cinema.

Feb 22 β€’ 04:21 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
World

Berlinale: Golden Bear for the Strong "Yellow Letters" at the Festival of a Broken World

The film "Yellow Letters" by Ilker Catak won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, highlighting the struggles of an artistic couple from Ankara who become victims of state repression.

Feb 21 β€’ 21:32 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
World

The Golden Bear goes to the German-Turkish political film

The political drama 'Gelbe Briefe' has won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlinale film festival in Berlin.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:12 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Balance: It draws us into its story

The Berlinale film festival concludes with German winners but faces challenges ahead.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:06 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Report: It Draws Us Into Its Story

The Berlinale film festival concludes with a winner from Germany, reflecting on its history while facing future challenges.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:06 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

The Turkish drama 'Gelbe Briefe', about political persecution in its country, wins the Golden Bear at Berlinale 2026

The Turkish film 'Gelbe Briefe' has won the Golden Bear at Berlinale 2026, highlighting themes of political persecution in Turkey.

Feb 21 β€’ 19:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

Berlinale awards film about persecuted artists in politically controversial edition

The film "Gelbe Briefe" by Δ°lker Γ‡atak won the Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, highlighting themes of state persecution of artists.

Feb 21 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Awards: A German Film Wins the Golden Bear

The Golden Bear at the Berlinale has been awarded to Δ°lker Γ‡atak's film 'Gelbe Briefe', while actress Sandra HΓΌller won the award for Best Actress.

Feb 21 β€’ 19:06 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
World

'Yellow Letters' by the Turkish-German Ilker Γ‡atak wins the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlinale

The film 'Yellow Letters' by Turkish-German filmmaker Ilker Γ‡atak won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 76th Berlinale, highlighting issues of censorship and political persecution in Turkey.

Feb 21 β€’ 19:04 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
World

Berlinale: 'Yellow Letters' Wins Golden Bear

The political drama 'Yellow Letters' by Berlin director Δ°lker Γ‡atak has won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale film festival.

Feb 21 β€’ 18:59 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Czech-Slovak film wins Best Documentary Award at Berlinale

A Czech-Slovak film has won the Best Documentary Award at the Berlinale Film Festival.

Feb 21 β€’ 18:40 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

Czech-Slovak film won the prize for best documentary at the Berlinale

The Czech-Slovak film 'If Pigeons Turned to Gold' directed by Pepa Lubojacki won the award for best documentary at the Berlinale.

Feb 21 β€’ 18:21 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech-Slovak film If Pigeons Turned Into Gold wins the Best Documentary Award at Berlinale

The Czech-Slovak film 'If Pigeons Turned Into Gold' has won the Best Documentary Award at the Berlinale.

Feb 21 β€’ 17:57 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
World

Berlinale and the Middle East: What Do an Israeli and a Palestinian Talk About in a Taxi?

The Berlinale film festival is facing pressure to address the Middle East conflict, with films in its lineup presenting distinct viewpoints.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:36 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech-Slovak documentary by Pepa Lubojacki won Caligari Prize at Berlinale

A documentary by Pepa Lubojacki has won the prestigious Caligari Prize at the Berlinale Film Festival.

Feb 21 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
World

Berlinale 2026: First awards presented

The first awards at the Berlinale festival have been announced, highlighting notable films such as 'Prosecution' and the Ukrainian-Polish co-production 'Traces.'

Feb 21 β€’ 13:53 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukrainian documentary on Russian war crimes wins Berlinale Panorama Audience Award

The documentary 'Traces' by Ukrainian directors Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk received the Panorama Audience Award at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival for its portrayal of the impact of Russian aggression on Ukrainian women.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:42 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Berlinale Competition: Under the Stars and by the Sea

The Berlinale film festival concludes with films from East Germany and Chad, including a story about a girl who witnesses a rape, as the jury prepares to decide on awards.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:56 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

β€˜Josephine’: Berlinale Finds Its Favorite in the Sundance Winner

β€˜Josephine’ emerges as a standout film at the Berlinale, following its success at Sundance for its poignant exploration of childhood trauma.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The raw, beautiful, and absorbing drama Josephine confirms in Berlin what it already demonstrated in Sundance

The film 'Josephine' is celebrated for its disturbing narrative that tackles the theme of violation through the perspective of a child.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Gaza Protests at Berlinale: Forcing Following

The article discusses the Gaza protests at the Berlinale, arguing that the expectation for cultural institutions to take a stance on every global conflict undermines their purpose.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
World

76th Berlin Festival: All these wonderful women…

The 76th Berlin Film Festival prominently features films that highlight the experiences and narratives of women, showcasing their strength, spirit, and corporeal presence.

Feb 20 β€’ 09:55 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

Berlinale 2026: when good, bad, and average cinema hasn't been discussed due to the political hurricane

The 2026 Berlinale film festival is overshadowed by political discussions, particularly regarding the treatment of the Gaza invasion, which has diverted attention from the films presented.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

Director of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Rejects Award at Berlinale and Highlights Omission

Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' declined an award at the Berlinale, criticizing the festival's silence on the Gaza conflict.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:32 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amanda Seyfried sings against intolerance in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'

The article discusses the film 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' which showcases the life of the 18th-century Christian leader Ann Lee and her advocacy for women's equality and social justice.

Feb 19 β€’ 21:34 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Secret Agent: Cinema in the Open Facing Fascism

The article features an interview with Wagner Moura discussing his Oscar-nominated film and the broader implications of leftist ideologies in contemporary cinema.

Feb 19 β€’ 20:32 UTC

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