Tricia Tuttle
American director
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Artists must be free to critically examine the world. Films can provoke discussion, disagreement and criticism, but in a democratic society, the response to art must be dialogue and scrutiny, not intimidation or punishment by the state. Our team at the Berlinale stands with Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and all artists who exercise these rights.”
- Tricia Tuttle, director of the Berlin film festival, saidGuardiantheguardian.com/film/2026…
I am immensely proud of my team,... The Festival and I want to continue the work we have started together in full trust and with institutional independence."
- Tuttle told German press agency dpa ahead of the supervisory board's second extraordinary meeting, confirming that she wanted to stay in her roleDeutsche Welledw.com/en/tricia…
If this Berlinale has been emotionally charged, that's not a failure of the Berlinale, and it's not a failure of cinema."
- In her own address at the closing ceremony, Tuttle saidReutersreuters.com/world/berlin…The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…
Artists are free to exercise their right of free speech in whatever way they choose,
- Tuttle said in reaction to the social media stormDeutsche Welledw.com/en/berlinale…dw.com/en/berlinale…
- Tuttle said at the timeGuardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…
We consider this to be a false report."
- After the Bild article on plans to sack Tuttle, the KBB issued a statement sayingReutersreuters.com/world/berlin…The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…
We defend everyone's right to speak,
- said Tricia Tuttle at the end of the gala, closing the political film festival with a plea for acceptance and toleranceDeutsche Welledw.com/en/berlinale…dw.com/en/yellow…
Earlier
Israeli minister calls to strip Gaza film directors of citizenship
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/israeli/…An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll in the war in Gaza has sparked fierce backlash at home after being awarded the special jury prize last week at the Venice Film Festival, drawing anger from top officials and even calls to strip the filmmakers of Israeli citizenship
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/israeli…Negative reviews, 'controlled' promotions 'scare' Hollywood blockbusters away from Cannes Film Festival 2026
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/entertainme…And the world’s most important film festival continues to reflect those changes
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/culture/film…Berlin Film Festival director to stay in role after Gaza tensions
Reutersreuters.com/business/media…Facing political backlash following Pro-Palestinian speeches during the festival's closing gala, Tuttle received widespread support from the international film industry
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/tricia…Filmmakers back Berlinale head after pro-Palestinian speeches threaten ouster
Haaretzhaaretz.com/life/2026…The Minister of State for Culture intends to replace festival head Tricia Tuttle, according to reports by "Bild." A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that Germany supports genocide had sparked political backlash
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/berlinale…Berlinale faces difficult balancing act in polarized Gaza debate
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/berlinale…This year’s Berlinale was marked by political discourse, particularly around Gaza conflict
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/entertainment/ger…Berlin Film Festival 2026: Filmmaker Calls Germany 'Partner In The Genocide In Gaza' During Speech
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/entertainment…The closing night saw German filmmaker Ilker Catak's political thriller Yellow Letters winning the Golden Bear, the festival's top prize
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/entertainme…Dozens condemn Berlin Film Festival 'silence' on Gaza
Hürriyet Daily Newshurriyetdailynews.com/dozens/c…Nearly 100 actors and filmmakers signed an open letter on Tuesday calling out the Berlin Film Festival for its "silence" on Gaza after the festival defended the right to avoid political questions
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/celebrities…'The Voice of Hind Rajab' movie director rejects Berlin Film Festival award over Gaza silence
Haaretzhaaretz.com/life/2026…Prominent directors who signed Tuesday's letter, coordinated by the Film Workers for Palestine collective, include British filmmaker Mike Leigh and the American Adam McKay
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/entertainme…Film festival defends celebrities avoiding politics during press interviews as 'their right of free speech'
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/film…Neil Patrick Harris was among those copping tricky political questions as they spoke about their films
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/culture/m…Berlin film festival defends Wim Wenders after Arundhati Roy attacked ‘jaw-dropping’ comments
Guardiantheguardian.com/film/2026…Writer and activist Arundhati Roy has pulled out of the Berlin Film Festival following remarks made by jury president Wim Wenders
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/culture/m…Arundhati Roy quits Berlin film festival over ‘stay out of politics’ comment
Guardiantheguardian.com/film/2026…The Berlin International Film Festival is no stranger to political controversies, but the first one to hit this year's event happened hours before the Berlinale officially kicked off on February 12 with its opening film, "No Good Men," during a press conference introducing the international jury in the morning
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/should…Berlin Film Festival kicks off with a nod to new voices from Michelle Yeoh
Reutersreuters.com/business/media…At the opening press conference of the Berlin International Film Festival, jury president Wim Wenders avoided taking a stance on Palestinian rights
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/tense…Berlin Film Festival favours new talent and political heft over Hollywood glitz
Reutersreuters.com/business/media…An Afghan feature opens the Berlin International Film Festival, while stars including Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are expected on the red carpet
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/politics…