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entertainment1 year ago

Berlin Film Festival Cuts Ties with Musk's X

The Berlin Film Festival has announced its decision to leave Elon Musk's social media platform X by the end of 2024, following a similar move by the Venice Film Festival. The Berlinale's departure is likely influenced by Musk's political leanings and the platform's shift towards right-wing voices, which contrasts with the progressive values of European cultural institutions. The festival will focus its social media presence on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube instead.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#berlin-film-festival#cultural-institutions#elon-musk
world-news1 year ago

Israeli Filmmaker Faces Backlash and Death Threats Over Berlin Film Festival Speech

After calling out Israeli "apartheid" during an award speech at the Berlin Film Festival, the co-director of a documentary about the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Basel Adra, and his co-director Yuval Abraham, faced threats and a visit from a right-wing Israeli mob at Abraham's family home. The remarks sparked a furious reaction, with German authorities investigating the speeches and Israeli media labeling them as antisemitic. The directors' colleagues and regional publications have stood in support, denouncing the campaign against them and highlighting the growing intolerance for hearing hard truths about Israeli apartheid.

via HuffPost|
#apartheid#berlin-film-festival#documentary
politics-and-culture1 year ago

"Controversy at Berlin Film Festival Sparks Antisemitism Debate"

German politicians are calling for consequences after the Berlin Film Festival's awards ceremony turned political, with winners making Israel-critical statements. The festival has faced backlash for allowing what some have called "antisemitic" remarks to go unchallenged, leading to calls for resignations and criminal consequences. The festival has distanced itself from the comments, stating they reflect individual opinions and are protected under freedom of speech laws. The controversy has sparked a heated political debate in Germany, with politicians condemning the statements and the festival's management under scrutiny for its response.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#antisemitism#berlin-film-festival#germany
world-news1 year ago

Israeli Director Faces Death Threats Over Berlin Film Festival Speech

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, winner of the best documentary award at the Berlin Film Festival, has received death threats and had to cancel his flight home after his acceptance speech, calling for equality between Israelis and Palestinians, was labeled as "anti-Semitic" by German officials and Israeli media. The speech, which criticized the situation in Israel and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, has sparked controversy and criticism. The festival has distanced itself from the comments made by multiple filmmakers in support of Palestine, leading to complaints of censorship.

via Deadline|
#anti-semitism#berlin-film-festival#death-threats
movies1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts at Berlin Film Festival Over Criticism of Israel"

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, co-director of "No Other Land," criticized German politicians and Israeli media for labeling his Berlin Film Festival award acceptance speech as "antisemitic" after he called for equality between Israelis and Palestinians and a ceasefire. Abraham received death threats and had to cancel his flight back to Israel as a result. The documentary, which won the best documentary prize at the festival, focuses on the Israeli government's attempts to expel Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Abraham's post on social media condemned the misuse of the term "antisemitism" and highlighted the danger faced by his Palestinian co-director living under military occupation.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#antisemitism#berlin-film-festival#documentary
movies1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over Israel Criticism at Berlin Film Festival"

The Berlin International Film Festival was embroiled in controversy when Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers criticized Israel's actions in Gaza during their acceptance speech for the best documentary award. The speeches sparked a debate in Germany about whether public statements by artists should be labeled as antisemitic if they diverge from the country's official stance on Israel. The filmmakers' remarks have drawn both applause and condemnation, with some accusing them of intolerable relativization for not mentioning Hamas, while others defend their right to express their views.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#berlin-film-festival#documentary
film-and-culture1 year ago

Israeli Filmmaker Faces Death Threats Over Berlin Film Festival Speech

Israeli director Yuval Abraham, winner of a top prize at the Berlin film festival, has received death threats and faced intimidation after German officials labeled the event "antisemitic" due to speeches expressing solidarity with Palestine. Abraham, the son of Holocaust survivors, criticized the use of the term antisemitism to silence Palestinians and Israelis critical of the occupation. The backlash also involved calls for the resignation of a German politician who applauded the filmmakers' speeches.

via The Guardian|
#antisemitism#berlin-film-festival#death-threats
world-news1 year ago

Berlin Film Festival Controversy: Anti-Semitism Probe and Ceasefire Message Spark Outrage

German officials will investigate how winners at the Berlin film festival were able to make "one-sided" comments condemning Israel's war in Gaza, with several accused of making anti-Semitic remarks on stage. The government plans to review the incident and hold talks with the festival's incoming director to prevent such incidents in the future, while also facing criticism over the ceremony. Germany, influenced by its history during World War II, has traditionally supported Israel, and the festival, known as the Berlinale, receives substantial government funding.

via Barron's|
#anti-semitism#berlin-film-festival#gaza
entertainmentcinema1 year ago

"2024 Berlin Film Festival: Winners Revealed"

The Berlin Film Festival concludes with its annual awards ceremony, marking a change in leadership as Tricia Tuttle takes over from Carlo Chatrian. Notable films in contention include "La Cocina," "Small Things Like These," "Black Tea," "The Devil’s Bath," "Sons," "Suspended Time," and "A Different Man." The main competition jury, led by Lupita Nyong’o, announces winners including "Dahomey," "A Traveler’s Needs," "The Empire," "Pepe," "A Different Man," "Small Things Like These," and others. Additionally, the Encounters, Documentary, and Berlinale Shorts categories also reveal their respective winners.

via IndieWire|
#berlin-film-festival#cinema#entertainmentcinema
entertainment1 year ago

"Dahomey: Golden Bear Win and Controversy at Berlin Film Festival"

Mati Diop becomes the first Black director to win the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival for her documentary "Dahomey," while English-language performers Sebastian Stan and Emily Watson also receive top honors. The ceremony, marked by impassioned statements against war and social discrimination, saw a diverse range of films recognized, including a documentary on Palestinian life under Israeli occupation and a science-fiction farce. The event showcased a strong emphasis on nonfiction cinema and featured calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from winners and jurors.

via Variety|
#award-winners#berlin-film-festival#documentary
entertainment1 year ago

"74th Berlin Film Festival: Winners Announced Live"

The 74th Berlin Film Festival concludes with Sebastian Stan winning Best Leading Performance for "A Different Man," while Martin Scorsese receives the Honorary Golden Bear. The festival featured a mix of films, with favorites including Mati Diop’s "Dahomey" and Victor Kossakovsky’s "Architection." High-profile deals at the European Film Market included Sony acquiring Kogonada’s next feature starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Other winners include "The Empire" by Bruno Dumont and "Memories of a Burning Body" by Antonella Sudasassi Furniss.

via Deadline|
#award-winners#berlin-film-festival#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Amanda Seyfried's Hollywood Motherhood: From Roles to Jokes"

Amanda Seyfried discusses being frequently cast as a mother in Hollywood, noting that the roles have become richer and more challenging. She reflects on her character in "Seven Veils," sympathizing with the struggles of motherhood and finding parallels with her own life. The film, directed by Atom Egoyan, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival after its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

via Variety|
#amanda-seyfried#berlin-film-festival#entertainment
movie-review1 year ago

"Loneliness in Space: Adam Sandler's Somber Performance in 'Spaceman' Review"

Adam Sandler stars in "Spaceman," a glum and meandering science-fiction film about a Czechoslovakian astronaut's solo mission to the far side of the solar system. The movie, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, struggles to engage the audience despite Sandler's efforts, as it focuses more on the astronaut's despair and failing marriage. The film's abstract and oblique approach, along with the introduction of a mysterious creature, fails to provide a satisfying narrative, resulting in a lackluster and unengaging space drama.

via Variety|
#adam-sandler#berlin-film-festival#movie-review