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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Gelbe Briefe' ('Yellow Letters') - A deserving Golden Bear?

The winner of this year's Golden Bear award intriguingly (and frustratingly) reflects the politically-charged tensions which plagued 2026's Berlin Film Festival.

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‘It’s the year of gay Brazilian cruising!’ The makers of Night Stage on public sex and their ‘deranged erotic thriller’

Writer-directors Marcio Reolon and Filipe Matzembacher talk about the ‘assimilation myth’, why Wim Wenders is wrong and how they’re developing queer western and horror movies

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Berlinale crisis: Golden Bear winner İlker Çatak warns of possible German government ‘censorship'

İlker Çatak, who won this year's top prize at the Berlin Film Festival for this political drama 'Yellow Letters', warns of the consequences of adopting a potential code of conduct for the Berlinale. "We would have to call it what it is: censorship.”

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Berlinale crisis: Tricia Tuttle to stay as film festival boss after Gaza row

Tricia Tuttle has agreed to remain in post following the latest meeting of the festival’s organising committee KBB. The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board but refuted false claims that the Berlinale will be required to impose a new code of conduct for future events.

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Berlinale crisis: Top film festival directors rally to defend Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle

“Supporting freedom of expression has never been more important.” Film festival bosses from Cannes, Locarno, London, San Sebastian, Tokyo and Toronto have signed a letter to support Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle, amid fears that she may be fired over filmmakers expressing their support for Palestine.

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Hundreds of film-makers back Berlinale director in row over winners’ Gaza comments

Tilda Swinton among those to sign petition supporting Tricia Tuttle, who reportedly faces sack after pro-Palestine speeches at gala

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European filmmakers back Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle amid threats of dismissal

The German government is set to hold an “extraordinary meeting” today over the “future direction” of the Berlin Film Festival. It has been reported that Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle could be fired following outcry over pro-Palestinian speeches during Saturday’s award ceremony.

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Berlinale crisis: Festival director Tricia Tuttle faces crunch talks over Gaza debate

Germany's Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer has allegedly called for Tricia Tuttle to be replaced as director of the Berlin International Film Festival as fallout continues over the pro-Palestinian stance of many of its participants.

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Reunification review: Berlinale film explores Friedrichstrasse after the fall of the Wall

While historic scenes of celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate spread worldwide as Germany reunified, four filmmakers documented the quiet, contrasting everyday life at Friedrichstrasse station in 1990. A thought-provoking, unusual look back at the 90s at this year's Berlinale.

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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood says music should be ‘above political concerns’

Musician and film composer says he wouldn’t be able to work with fellow artists if he made his decisions based on their governments

The Independent UK

'Shocked and disgusted': Explaining the controversy at the heart of this year’s Berlin Film Festival

This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know.

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Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton sign ‘dismayed’ letter slamming Berlin film festival’s ‘silence’ on Gaza

Festival caught in controversy after jury president Wim Wenders says filmmakers ‘have to stay out of politics’

The Independent UK

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.

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Former child actress Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24

“Sophie. A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain," reads the obituary for the young actress, who starred in 'Noah' and the Berlinale-premiering film 'Mammoth'.

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The Guardian - UK

German position on Israel-Gaza debate ‘putting artists off’ film festival

Berlinale head, Tricia Tuttle, says some artists fear criticism of Israeli actions will be condemned as antisemitism

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Berlin Film Festival Faces Changes After Israel Criticism Controversy

Controversial statements at Berlin Film Festival spark political debate and calls for action regarding criticism of Israel.

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Berlin Film Festival Takes Legal Action Against Instagram Hackers

Berlin Film Festival faces backlash over hacked Instagram account and politically charged statements by award winners. Festival emphasizes open dialogue an...

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German minister says she clapped Israeli film-maker, not his Palestinian colleague, at Berlinale

Call for Green politician to resign amid row over politically charged closing ceremony at film festival

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Dahomey doc on Europe’s looted African art wins Berlin film festival

A documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing Europe’s looted antiquities wins prestigious Golden Bear.

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Berlinale Series Market Showcases Diverse And Intriguing TV Projects

Discover 10 upscale scripted TV projects showcased at Berlinale Series Market's Co-Pro Series, offering diverse genres and renowned talents.

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“Well Done, Words Hurt”: Fans Are Praising “Captain America” Sebastian Stan For Defending Costar

"I have to call you out a little bit on the choice of words there because I think part of why the film is important is because we often don’t have the right vocabulary." The post “Well Done, Words Hurt”: Fans Are Praising “Captain America” Sebastian Stan For Defending Costar…

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Berlinale addresses controversy, condemns hatred and supports marginalized communities

The opening ceremony of the Berlinale showcased feisty speeches addressing political controversies, while also celebrating the festival's diverse films and...

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Middle East crisis, Ukraine and far right combine to disrupt Berlin film festival

Jury president Lupita Nyong’o and colleagues were involved in a heated press conference opening a film festival with a history of political engagement

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Berlinale cancels invitation to far-right politicians after public outcry

Berlinale jury president Lupita Nyong'o comments on the controversy surrounding the festival inviting and disinviting politicians from far-right group AfD ...

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74th Berlin Film Festival unveils highly anticipated competition lineup

Discover the exciting lineup of films at the 74th Berlin Film Festival, including the powerful drama Small Things Like These and special galas featuring st...

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