German Government to Discuss Berlinale's Future After Political Backlash
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.
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Weimer plant Sondersitzung zur Zukunft der Berlinale
Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer hat eine außerordentliche Sitzung zur Ausrichtung der Berlinale einberufen. Medienberichten zufolge könnte es dabei um einen Wechsel an der Spitze des Filmfestivals gehen.
Read full article →Berlinale’s ‘Future Direction’ to Be Discussed in German Government Meeting After Political Backlash
The German government is set to hold an “extraordinary meeting” over the “future direction” of the Berlinale, the festival has confirmed. In a statement to Variety it said that the federal government commissioner for culture and the media (BKM) had informed the festival that “on Thursday morning there will be an extraordinary meeting of the […]
By Alex Ritman
Read full article →German Tabloid Bild Reports Berlinale Head Tricia Tuttle On Way Out After Culture Ministry Calls Meeting Over Pro-Palestinian Speech Row
Germany’s Minister of Culture has called a meeting on Thursday to discuss the direction of the Berlin Festival in the wake of a German political backlash against pro-Palestinian speeches at the closing ceremony on Saturday. Conservative tabloid newspaper Bild reported the ministry had confirmed an extraordinary meeting called by German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer to […]
By Melanie Goodfellow
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