US EditionBerlinale Staff & Contractors Issue Statement In Support Of “Extraordinary” Festival Head Tricia Tuttle
The KBB Supervisory Board will discuss the Berlinale's future following controversy over Wim Wenders' call for filmmakers to avoid politics during the Gaza war debate.
- On Feb. 26, the KBB Supervisory Board will hold an extraordinary meeting at the initiative of State Minister Wolfram Weimer to decide the Berlinale's future after recent controversy.
- At the Feb. 12, 2026 opening-day press conference, Wim Wenders, international jury president, told filmmakers to `stay out of politics` after a reporter questioned Gaza's treatment.
- More than 80 industry figures, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, signed an open letter on Feb. 17 criticizing the festival, while Michelle Yeoh and Neil Patrick Harris declined comment and Arundhati Roy withdrew.
- Speculation about leadership circulated as officials declined to comment; Bild reported festival director Tricia Tuttle's tenure might be at risk, while the festival press office said `We will not comment on any further speculation.`
- The Golden Bear winner `Yellow Letters` is overtly political and raises stakes for the Berlinale's role, with director 0lker �atak depicting a targeted artist couple and strong criticism of Wim Wenders' stance.
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After a crisis meeting of the supervisory board, the future of American Tricia Tuttle at the helm of the Berlinale is still in question. "Discussions on the future direction of the Berlinale will continue in the coming days," is the only verdict at the moment.
Berlinale Staff & Contractors Issue Statement In Support Of “Extraordinary” Festival Head Tricia Tuttle
Berlinale staff and contractors have issued a statement on the festival’s official instagram page expressing their support for “extraordinary” artistic director Tricia Tuttle amid uncertainty over her future at the helm. The social post came just before reports emerged in German press this morning that no decision was taken regarding Tuttle’s future at a meeting with government officials. The Berlinale staff instagram statement reads: “The B…
After Controversial 2026 Festival, Future of Berlinale to Be Determined at German Government Meeting
Following the conclusion of the 76th Berlin Film Festival, which was overshadowed by controversy stemming from international jury president Wim Wenders’ insistence that filmmakers “stay out of politics,” a special meeting has been scheduled to determine the fest’s future. It will be run by the Supervisory Board of the KBB (Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin), the organization that manages the Berlinale. The news was first reported by Ger…
The scandalous appearance of a prize winner could have consequences for the Berlinale. The Supervisory Board is scheduled to meet for an extraordinary meeting on Thursday. According to media reports, festival director Tuttle is threatening to break out.
Minister of State for Culture Weimer wants to dismiss Berlinale CEO Tuttle at the award ceremony after the eclave for anti-Israeli statements. On Thursday there will be an extraordinary meeting on the future orientation of the film festival.
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