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Why One Battle After Another should win the best picture Oscar

Paul Thomas Anderson’s capering clash between a demented repressive regime and ragtag freedom fighters is both cartoonish and deadly serious – and perfectly tuned to its times

The Guardian - UK

CMAT criticises Berlin Film Festival juror asking movies to ‘stay out’ of politics: ‘It’s cowardice’

The Irish singer is ‘not a big fan of anyone trying to argue that art is not a political place’

The Independent UK

If the Berlin film festival ousts its director, there may be no way back

Hosting an audience-friendly festival in a highly political capital city has always been a challenge. If Berlinale’s organisers push out Tricia Tuttle over the latest Gaza row, they may as well give up trying

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Hundreds of film-makers back Berlinale director in row over winners’ Gaza comments

Tilda Swinton among those to sign petition supporting Tricia Tuttle, who reportedly faces sack after pro-Palestine speeches at gala

The Guardian - UK

Berlin film festival organisers to hold crisis talks amid Gaza rows

Emergency meeting called to discuss festival’s ‘future direction’ after series of controversies

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m not a politician, I’m a filmmaker’: One Battle After Another director Paul Thomas Anderson wades in on political art debate

‘I have significantly more confidence in myself communicating my feelings about the world through the film,’ director said after ‘One Battle After Another’ was named Best Film

The Independent UK

Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival dominated by Gaza row

Wim Wenders says German director İlker Çatak’s Turkey-set warning against creeping authoritarianism gave jury ‘chills’

The Guardian - UK

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Berlin Film Festival: Yellow Letters wins the Golden Bear award 2026

The political drama directed by Ilker Çatak won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival 2026. The German-Turkish filmmaker accepted the Golden Bear from jury president Wim Wenders. Other major winners included Salvation, Queen at Sea, and Rose.

Euronews

Cinema and politics collide at Berlin Film Festival in row over Gaza war

Separating cinema and politics is proving difficult at the Berlin Film Festival, where once again Israel's military offensive in Gaza is dividing filmmakers. More than 90 actors and directors have signed an open letter condemning the organisers' reticence to speak out against what they call a "genocide" of Palestinians.

Radio France Internationale

'Shocked and disgusted': Explaining the controversy at the heart of this year’s Berlin Film Festival

This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know.

Euronews

Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton sign ‘dismayed’ letter slamming Berlin film festival’s ‘silence’ on Gaza

Festival caught in controversy after jury president Wim Wenders says filmmakers ‘have to stay out of politics’

The Independent UK

Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza

At least 80 film-makers and stars sign open letter after German festival jury president Wim Wenders says they should keep out of politics

The Guardian - UK

Berlin film festival defends Wim Wenders after Arundhati Roy attacked ‘jaw-dropping’ comments

Berlinale head says artists should not be pushed into soundbites after author quit over president’s remarks that film-makers should ‘stay out of politics’

The Guardian - UK

Arundhati Roy quits Berlin film festival after jury chief’s ‘unconscionable’ Gaza remarks

Booker winner says jury’s argument that art shouldn’t be political is ‘jaw-dropping’

The Independent UK

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Arundhati Roy is right, not Wim Wenders – here are eight films that have changed politics

From ‘honour’ killings to nuclear war, some screen works have led directly legislative action – despite what jury head Wenders suggested at the Berlin film festival

Inverse

How The Year's Most Metaphysical Fable Created Its Ghost Story

'My Father's Shadow' director Akinola Davies Jr. breaks down his semi-autobiographical debut, and whether it classifies as a ghost story.

The Guardian - UK

Arundhati Roy quits Berlin film festival over ‘stay out of politics’ comment

Author says she is ‘disgusted’ by claim from jury president Wim Wenders that film-makers should remain apolitical

Euronews

Berlinale 2026: Politics and protests dominate film festival's opening ceremony

Berlinale jury President Wim Wenders has made clear that film can only change people and not politicians but at the Berlin film festival's red carpet opening ceremony, political protest grabbed all of the attention.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Movies can change the world but not in a political way’ says Wim Wenders

At a press conference to open the 76th edition of the Berlin film festival, the jury president said ‘cinema has an incredible power’ but little influence on political decision-makers

Euronews

Berlinale 2026: Golden Bear contenders and the most exciting world premieres

The 76th Berlinale begins on Thursday with films from 28 countries competing for the coveted Golden Bear. Political issues are set to dominate the agenda again with many titles celebrating their world premieres in the German capital.

Tom’s Guide

5 classic movies on HBO Max you probably haven't seen

Our guide to the best new to HBO Max movies you can stream in September 2025, all of which are rated 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Guardian - US

‘A reflection of who she was’: major Diane Arbus exhibition hits New York

An expansive survey of the photographer’s work lands at the Park Avenue Armory, offering an unusually assembled look at her defining images

Euronews

Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Wim Wenders photography exhibition in Berlin, cheese rolling in England, electro music in Lyon, and Wes Anderson's latest voyage of whimsy — here are this week's cultural highlights.

Evening Standard

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Total Film

Oscars Best Picture nominee I'm Still Here tells a powerful, hidden story of Brazil's past – and it's been championed by everyone from Guillermo del Toro to Alfonso Cuarón

Big Screen Spotlight | I'm Still Here director Walter Salles opens up about the powerful response the biographical drama has received around the world

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