Swinton & Bardem Lead Open Letter Urging Berlinale to Condemn Gaza Crisis
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More than 80 current and former Berlinale participants, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, signed an open letter urging the festival to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing Berlinale of censoring artists and calling for support of Palestinian rights. The missive cites Wim Wenders’ comments on politics and notes a broader pattern of festival boycotts, with other signatories including prominent filmmakers and actors.
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