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.

Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle discusses the festival's role in championing indie films and its susceptibility to political controversy. Meanwhile, director Kornél Mundruczó and actress Chloe East share insights on their film 'At The Sea,' premiering in competition at the festival.

The European Film Market (EFM) head, Tanja Meissner, announced that this year's edition was the busiest since the pandemic, with high attendance bolstered by animation and innovation events.

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.

Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle suggests that political backlash and 'gotcha moments' risk weakening the film festival's integrity.