The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/berlinale/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:27:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Berlinale | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/berlinale/ 32 32 Filmmakers back Berlin festival chief after director’s Gaza ‘genocide’ speech sparks row https://www.timesofisrael.com/filmmakers-back-berlin-festival-chief-after-directors-gaza-genocide-speech-sparks-row/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:10:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762903 Writers group says possible firing of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle over Abdallah Al-Khatib's anti-Israel comments would mean 'wanton destruction of German cultural scene'

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]]> Gaza ‘genocide’ comment at Berlinale prompts walkout by German minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-genocide-comment-at-berlinale-prompts-walkout-by-german-minister/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:43:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759935 Environment minister pans 'unacceptable' remarks by Palestinian-Syrian director, who uses acceptance speech to accuse government of partnership with Israel in genocide

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]]> Palestinian Berlinale awardee to German government: ‘You are partners in the genocide’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-film-festival-closes-after-being-beset-by-stormy-seas-of-gaza-war/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:18:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759140 Film festival's closing ceremony continues to be marred by protests over jury president's refusal to condemn Israel, after weeklong event was beset by 'stormy seas' of Gaza war

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]]> Uber comedy-drama about Palestinian, Israeli premieres at Berlinale https://www.timesofisrael.com/uber-comedy-drama-about-palestinian-and-israeli-premieres-at-berlinale/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757115 Sell-out crowd for Where To?' from director Assaf Machnes, which is competing for Best Debut Film Award in Berlin film festival

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]]> Dozens of film figures slam Berlin Film Festival’s ‘silence’ on ‘ongoing genocide’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-of-film-figures-slam-berlin-film-festivals-silence-on-ongoing-genocide-in-gaza/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:54:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756857 80 signatories rail at Berlinale, which they claim must 'fulfill its moral duty,' after festival jury's president, German director Wim Wenders, said, 'We cannot really enter the field of politics'

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]]> Berlinale-winning documentary about hostage family gets global sales deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-winning-documentary-about-hostage-family-gets-global-sales-deal/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:43:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3511524 Darren Aronofsky-produced 'Holding Liat,' on an Israeli-American family fighting for their loved ones' release from Gaza captivity, shows the complex side of Oct. 7 anguish

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]]> Jeers for Israel and a top award for a doc about hostages at Berlin film festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/jeers-for-israel-and-a-top-award-for-a-doc-about-hostages-at-berlin-film-festival/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:12:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3490601 As 'Holding Liat' wins top documentary prize and 'Letter to David' sees its world premiere, Berlinale organizers try to prevent repeat of last year's unmitigated anti-Israel displays

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]]> In Berlin, Israeli director screens homage to hostage David Cunio and his family https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-berlin-israeli-director-screens-homage-to-hostage-david-cunio-and-his-family/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:47:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3487036 Filmmaker Tom Shoval filmed a 'kind of letter' to the onetime actor -- who starred in his 2013 film 'Youth' -- and his family and friends, including Yarden and Shiri Bibas

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]]> Decade after debut, director puts hostage David Cunio back on big screen at Berlinale https://www.timesofisrael.com/decade-after-debut-director-puts-hostage-david-cunio-back-on-big-screen-at-berlinale/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:36:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3482037 Award-winning filmmaker Tom Shoval screens 'A Letter to David' at Berlin film festival as a show of support for the Nir Oz captive who starred in his movie 'Youth' 12 years ago

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]]> Israeli journalist rails at West Bank ‘apartheid’ in Berlinale acceptance speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-journalist-rails-at-west-bank-apartheid-in-berlinale-acceptance-speech/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:56:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3233346 Yuval Abraham says he 'stands behind every word' of his remarks after winning two major prizes for 'No Other Land,' which he co-directed with Palestinian activist

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]]> Germany to probe Berlin film festival after winners assail Israel over war in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-to-probe-berlin-film-festival-after-winners-assail-israel-over-war-in-gaza/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:16:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3233338 Government spokeswoman criticizes speakers at Berlinale for not mentioning Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, following remarks that were denounced as antisemitic

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]]> Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions into the spotlight https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-film-festival-brings-israeli-palestinian-tensions-into-the-spotlight/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:07:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3224948 The Israel-Hamas war is likely to spark debates and demonstrations at the 2024 Berlinale, which will feature a film about Israeli settler violence

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]]> ‘Golda’ director defends casting Helen Mirren: ‘She’s got the Jewish chops’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/golda-director-defends-casting-helen-mirren-shes-got-the-jewish-chops/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:56:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957312 At Berlin film festival premiere, Guy Nattiv says he was 'surprised' by uproar over decision to pick non-Jewish actress for star role

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]]> ‘Golda’ star Helen Mirren says ex-PM would be ‘horrified’ by Israeli politics today https://www.timesofisrael.com/golda-star-helen-mirren-says-ex-pm-would-be-horrified-by-israeli-politics-today/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:56:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957330 At Berlin film festival for biopic's premiere, British actress says government's efforts to upend Israel's judicial system mark 'the rise of dictatorship'

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]]> Iranian struggle for freedom takes on starring role at Berlin film festival https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-struggle-for-freedom-takes-on-starring-role-at-berlin-film-festival/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 07:04:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2954802 Berlinale, long a champion of Iran's embattled directors, features several of their documentaries this year, including pair of movies exposing brutal jail conditions

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