The Film World Comes to the Defense of the Festival Director
Over 1,200 film professionals, including actress Tilda Swinton and director Sean Baker, are defending festival director Tricia Tuttle after the German Culture Minister called for a meeting regarding her future.
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.
Berlin Film Festival slammed over Gaza ‘silence’
The Berlin International Film Festival faces backlash from industry figures for not condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, receiving criticism of 'anti-Palestinian racism.'
Dealing with the Gaza War: Filmmakers Criticize Berlinale
Around 80 filmmakers, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, have signed an open letter criticizing the Berlinale for its lack of a strong stance on the Gaza conflict.
Dealing with the Gaza War: Filmmakers Criticize Berlinale
Around 80 filmmakers, including prominent figures like Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, have criticized the Berlinale film festival for not adequately addressing the situation in Gaza in an open letter published in Variety.
Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton, and more artists condemn the 'silence' of Berlinale 2026 on Gaza
Prominent filmmakers, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have criticized the Berlinale for its lack of response regarding the situation in Gaza.
Open Letter: Filmmakers criticize Berlinale regarding Gaza
Several filmmakers criticized the Berlinale's silence on the Gaza war in an open letter signed by about 80 artists, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton.
Dozens of filmmakers slam Berlin Film Festival's ‘silence’ on Gaza in open letter
Over 80 filmmakers, including notable Oscar winners, criticize the Berlin Film Festival for its silence on Gaza and perceived censorship of artists opposing Israel's actions.
Javier Bardem and dozens of personalities condemn the Berlinale's "silence" on Gaza and the "genocide of Palestinians"
More than 80 cinema personalities, including actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have signed a declaration condemning the Berlin Film Festival for its silence on Gaza and the genocide of Palestinians.
Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton, Paul Laverty, and Adam McKay among 80 signatories of a letter against the Berlinale for 'its silence on Gaza' and 'censorship of artists'
Over 80 filmmakers and actors have signed an open letter criticizing the Berlinale for its perceived inaction regarding the Gaza conflict and for censoring outspoken artists.
Dozens of film industry stars condemn the silence of the Berlin Film Festival on the situation in Gaza
More than 80 film industry influencers, including renowned actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, criticize the Berlin Film Festival for remaining silent about the situation in Gaza in an open letter.
Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza
More than 80 prominent figures from the film industry have criticized the Berlinale film festival for its lack of commentary on the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Berlin Festival is the target of a petition by Tilda Swinton and various artists
Tilda Swinton and other artists have signed a letter criticizing the Berlin Festival for its silence regarding the conflicts in Gaza and the censorship faced by artists who speak out about it.