"Following a letter signed by 81 world-renowned film figures expressing their dismay at the festival's refusal to condemn the genocide in Gaza and at the clear signals artists in Germany receive not to speak about the issue Tuttle gave an interview to Screen International in which she defended herself, arguing the festival recognizes the depth of anger and frustration about the suffering of people in Gaza."
"She then gets to the heart of the matter, regarding an event paid for with public funds: People are realizing that maybe staatsrason [the commitment in German law to Israel's security, rooted in historical responsibility for the Holocaust] is holding us back from having important conversations about the government that is currently in power in Israel. Amy Adams in 'At the Sea.' Maybe so, but no effort has been made in the programming of Berlinale either."
Tricia Tuttle has attempted to contain outrage over the festival's handling of the Gaza invasion while screenings at the 76th Berlinale proceed. The festival's politicized reputation intensified as controversy spilled into 2026, creating perceptions of first-class victims (Ukrainians, Iranians) and second-class ones (Gazans). A letter signed by 81 film figures criticized the festival's refusal to condemn alleged genocide and the apparent pressure on German artists to remain silent. Tuttle acknowledged widespread anger and suggested staatsrason may inhibit conversations about Israel's current government. Festival programming offered limited Palestinian perspectives and only one Israeli film in the current lineup despite the festival's political focus.
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