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Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle has expressed her gratitude for the support of the film and festival communities, which rallied behind her in recent days following rumors she was on the verge of…
German-Turkish director İlker Çatak, whose “Yellow Letters” recently won the Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear, has weighed in on the recommendations made by Germany’s culture ministry after it Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle came under fire earlier this week Tuttle’s leadership came under threat after the 2026 edition of the festival was overshadowed by political debate, with […]
Tricia Tuttle will remain at the helm of the Berlinale film festival, but the German government is issuing 'recommendations' due to federal pressure over expressions of solidarity with Palestine by some filmmakers at the last edition.
There have been many speculations in recent days about the future of Berlinale boss Tuttle. Now it is clear, she can stay - but must accept guidelines.
Tricia Tuttle came under fire following pro-Palestinian speeches by Berlinale award winners at this year's awards gala.
A diverse group of film festival directors, including longtime Cannes head Thierry Frémaux, has published a letter in support of Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle following reports in the German press…
After the festival's political closing gala, a debate arose about the future of the film festival director – and a wave of support.
Culture Minister Weimer: "Tricia Tuttle told me on Tuesday that she could hardly continue the Berlinale in this poisoned atmosphere."
Ein Gerücht und seine Folgen: Die „Bild“-Zeitung behauptete diese Woche in einer Schlagzeile, die Berlinale-Intendantin müsse gehen. Eine dürre Nachricht – Tricia Tuttle bleibt im Amt. Das ist gut so.
With German politicians calling for her head and hundreds of filmmakers rallying to her defense, the debate consuming Berlin risks drowning out the films themselves.
Der Abgang von Tricia Tuttle als Intendantin der Berliner Filmfestspiele bleibt ein Gerücht.
The German federal government confirms Tricia Tuttle as Berlinale director but wants to continue the "conversation" with her. More composure would be appropriate.
El Ministerio de Cultura aplaza la decisión ante el masivo respaldo a Tricia Tuttle de cientos de artistas y profesionales del cine, alemanes y extranjeros, desde que trascendió el plan de…
As the fate of Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle is being debated at an extraordinary meeting convened by Germany’s culture minister Wolfram Weimer, staffers of the festival have penned an open letter to…
Israeli filmmakers have expressed their support in an open letter for the director of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), Tricia Tuttle, who might be fired due to her silence on the…
EXCLUSIVE: Professionals from across the international film industry mobilized quickly this evening to draft and sign an open letter in defence of Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle after reports in a Germa
The Berlinale film festival is reportedly in crisis due to the Gaza debate, with an extraordinary meeting planned and speculation that festival head Tricia Tuttle could be removed over her stance on the conflict.
Tricia Tuttle posiert mit der Filmcrew von „Chronicles From the Siege“ mit der palästinensischen Flagge für Fotos. Die Folge: Der Kulturstaatsminister möchte die Berlinale-Chefin entlassen.
Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle suggests that political backlash and 'gotcha moments' risk weakening the film festival's integrity.
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Tricia Tuttle a essuyé une polémique liée à des propos anti-israéliens tenus par un réalisateur durant la cérémonie de clôture. Outré, un ministre allemand avait quitté la salle.
Tricia Tuttle remains head of the Berlinale, and Wolfram Weimer's demands have shrunk to recommendations: This is the result of the negotiations about the future of the film festival.
Under fire Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle is set stay on at the festival following a week of turbulence and meetings with the German government.
Film festival chiefs from around the world have signed a joint statement in support of Berlin Film Festival supremo Tricia Tuttle, whose future will be debated at a meeting of its governing body…
Tricia Tuttle wants to remain the director of the Berlinale – and preserve its "institutional independence."
What's next for the Berlinale? The future of the film festival and director Tricia Tuttle was lively discussed. Now the Berlinale head comments on it for the first time.
Ob die Berlinale-Direktorin Tricia Tuttle geht oder bleibt, ist weiterhin unbestätigt. Klar ist nur: Die Empörungsspirale hat das Festival in eine Grundsatzkrise gestürzt.
"Discussions about the direction of the Berlinale will continue in the coming days," said the German government. More than 500 people working at the festival came out on Thursday in defense of Tricia Tuttle.
The 'Letter to David' filmmaker says outcry around this year's Berlinale and director Tricia Tuttle "are not the whole story... she's not the one who should be under fire."
Israel’s film community – led by a group of film institutes, film festivals and film funds – have thrown their support behind embattled Berlin Film Festival chief Tricia Tuttle in a letter sent to…
Tilda Swinton, Todd Haynes, and Kleber Mendonça Filho are among those who oppose the potential removal of director Tricia Tuttle, after another edition marked by the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
The governing body of the Berlin Film Festival has failed to reach a decision on whether to continue the contract of its festival director, Tricia Tuttle.
Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle is reportedly on the verge of resigning. Now, 700 filmmakers and the German Film Academy are publicly declaring their support for her.
A petition in support of Tricia Tuttle, festival director of the Berlin Film Festival, has now grown to almost 700 film business insiders including directors, producers and actors. Among the signatori
A trio of key European film bodies have come out in support of Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle amid rumours on Wednesday that the German government is on the cusp of firing the respected festival exe
Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, is reportedly on the verge of dismissal due to controversy surrounding a photo with the team of the film 'Chronicles of a Siege,' whose director accused the executive of complicity in genocide in Gaza.
Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle delivered an emotional speech at the festival's closing ceremony, acknowledging the challenging and politically charged atmosphere that dominated this year's event.
For director Kornél Mundruczó his latest feature At the Sea, which stars Amy Adams and premieres In Competition in Berlin tonight, is an incredibly personal film. The Hungarian director, who says he is “still in my cultural exile”, reveals that the idea for this “hidden drama” was born after he left his home country. He had […]
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SHE received a series of new guidelines for conduct.
The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board after a controversial fest, but refuted claims that Berlin will be required to impose a new code of conduct for future events.
The German Minister of Culture has said it welcomes Tricia Tuttle’s willingness to remain on as the director Of The Berlinale but with recommendations attached.
Film festival bosses from Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, San Sebastian, Tokyo, London and Locarno signed the letter, sent to press on Tuesday.
American Tricia Tuttle has been leading the renowned film festival since 2024. After accusations and controversies, she has committed: She wants to continue. But by no means all questions have been clarified.
Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle is reportedly considering her future leadership of the world-renowned film festival, according to Germany's Minister of Culture.
Festival director Tricia Tuttle faces criticism after a prizewinner accused Berlin of complicity in Gaza ‘genocide’
The Ministry of Culture meets with the director, Tricia Tuttle, to study her continuity in the position after one of the award winners accused the German government of complicity with the…
Commissioner for Culture and Media, Wolfram Weimer, was reportedly planning to sack festival director Tricia Tuttle.
Tilda Swinton among those to sign petition supporting Tricia Tuttle, who reportedly faces sack after pro-Palestine speeches at gala Prominent directors and actors have rallied in support of the…
After an emergency meeting, the fate of the film festival head Tricia Tuttle remains uncertain. A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that Germany supports genocide had sparked political backlash.
Tricia Tuttle will remain in place as director of the Berlinale for now after no decision was taken over her future in the role in a crisis meeting at the Ministry of Culture on Thursday morning,…
German tabloid Bild has claimed the culture ministry is planning to fire Tricia Tuttle following a pro-Palestinian speech by an award winner at Saturday's festival gala.
Ředitelka Berlinale Tricia Tuttleová, která vyhlášený mezinárodní filmový festival vede od dubna 2024, odejde z funkce. Ve středu to napsal deník Bild, podle kterého je důvodem antisemitský skandál př
The German government will hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the future direction of the Berlinale film festival following political backlash over pro-Palestinian speeches at its closing ceremony.
European Film Market Head Tanja Meissner has hailed this year’s edition as the busiest since the Covid pandemic with accreditations expected to come in at least three percent higher than last year although final figures have yet to confirmed. “Everything’s running super smoothly, and everything’s packed, really, really packed,” Meissner told Deadline in a quick […]
The Berlin Film Festival director, Tricia Tuttle, has publicly defended actors and filmmakers who choose not to address political issues during press interviews, citing their right to free speech.