Berlinale 2026: Arab and Turkish filmmakers deliver strong line-up despite Gaza controversy

NEWS SUMMARY

Despite controversy over a pro-Palestine speech, Berlinale 2026 featured a strong line-up of Arab and Turkish films, with artistic director Tricia Tuttle remaining in her position. The festival's programming highlighted films like "Chronicles from the Siege" and "Yellow Letters," exploring themes of war, survival, and artistic compromise under authoritarian rule.

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