Stars condemn Berlinale's Gaza silence, urge festival to take a stand
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More than 80 current and former participants, including Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay, signed an open letter condemning Berlinale for its silence on Gaza and urging the festival to oppose Israel's actions, arguing that art and politics are inseparable; the move follows Wim Wenders' remark that filmmakers should stay out of politics and Berlinale's defense of artists' right to speak.
- Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza The Guardian
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- Berlinale jury refuses to slam Israel for Gaza 'genocide' The Jerusalem Post
- Why the Sidelining of Politics in Berlin Is Causing a Stir: ‘If an Artist Is Afraid to Speak Up’ About ‘Fascism, They Shouldn’t Be Coming’ Variety
- Berlin Open Letter: Mike Leigh, Adam McKay, Tilda Swinton, and More IndieWire
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