Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle on Championing Indie Movies While Navigating the Festival’s Political Storm: ‘We’re Like a Lightning Rod for Controversy’

Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle addresses the political storm that rocked the early days of the 76th edition and talks about the highlights at midpoint.

Screenwriter Arundhati Roy Exits Berlinale After Jury Says Art Shouldn't Be Political: 'Shocked and Disgusted'

Screenwriter Arundhati Roy will not be attending the Berlin Film Festival this year after Jury president Wim Wenders suggested he and his fellow filmmakers should "stay out of politics." Roy was set ...

Should the Berlinale film festival 'stay out of politics'?

Asked if the Berlin International Film Festival should take a stand on Gaza, jury president Wim Wenders said it must "stay out of politics." Not everyone agrees.

Berlinale Series Market Amps Up

Series from such creative heavyweights as Ken Burns, Ruben Ostlund and Fernando Meirelles galvanize the most powerful edition to date of the Berlinale Series Market, its TV forum and market. More ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Berlinale Files Criminal Charges Over “Antisemitic” Instagram Hack

Berlin festival organizers also addressed award winners criticizing Israel over its war in Gaza at a controversial closing ceremony on the weekend. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Berlin Film ...
Deadline.com

Berlinale Posts Q&A Setting Out Position On Freedom Of Expression, Antisemitism & Palestine As 75th Edition Unfolds In Politically-Charged Times

The Berlinale has posted a set of questions and answers on its home page laying out its position on freedom of expression, antisemitism and support for Palestinians, as it gears up for the opening ...

Berlinale 2025: Tilda Swinton on attending the festival despite boycott calls over Gaza

Any time with Tilda Swinton is precious and with her, a press conference very easily turns into something more. A masterclass. An articulate conversation. A thoughtful meditation. The Academy ...
Screen Daily

Catalan films come to the fore at 2026 Berlinale

Ravalear: Not For Sale is an example of Catalonia’s dynamic TV production sector, spurred by the support from the regional ...
Deadline.com

Berlinale Head Tricia Tuttle Talks Revitalized 2025 Lineup, Healing Divisions & Reassuring Filmmakers About Commitment To Free Speech – Deadline Q&A

Tricia Tuttle at a press conference for 2025 Berlinale Maja Hitij/Getty Images The Berlinale‘s new director Tricia Tuttle unveiled her inaugural line-up on Tuesday under the scrutiny of press and ...
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Berlinale 2024: Iranian Romance Film 'My Favourite Cake' is a Delight

When it comes to romance, everyone knows that you shouldn't wait too long... Don't let all of life go by, and have the courage to say hi to someone before it's too late. That's the wisdom explored in ...

‘Free Speech Is Happening’ at the Berlinale, Festival Director Tricia Tuttle Promises in Lengthy Statement After Fraught First Days

Festival director Tricia Tuttle responds after the festival's jury and film stars have been asked a number of political ...