Berlinale Issues Statement Following Political Backlash at Festival, Says Artists Should Not Be ‘Expected to Speak on Every Political Issue’
Variety • 2/14/2026 – 2/15/2026
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- 2026-02-14
- 2026-02-15Berlinale Issues Statement Following Political Backlash at Festival, Says Artists Should Not Be ‘Expected to Speak on Every Political Issue’ (current)
- 2026-02-16
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