Berlinale backs its jury after Wim Wenders' Gaza remarks spark backlash
TL;DR
The Berlin film festival defended its filmmakers and jury after Wim Wenders’ comments that art isn’t inherently political drew criticism and led Arundhati Roy to withdraw; organizers argued artists should not be required to comment on every political issue and stressed the importance of context and artistic freedom.
- Berlin film festival defends Wim Wenders after Arundhati Roy attacked ‘jaw-dropping’ comments The Guardian
- Politics Take Center Stage at the Berlinale as Social Media Backlash Looms The Hollywood Reporter
- Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival Al Jazeera
- Berlinale Issues Statement Following Political Backlash at Festival, Says Artists Should Not Be ‘Expected to Speak on Every Political Issue’ Variety
- Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlin fest premiere of her revamped 1980s cult classic – the film shows why France 24
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