Berlin’s Film Festival Gets Political

Buzz around the city’s film festival has been dominated by one thing: whether it’ll take a stance on the war in Gaza. And let’s be real, it’s about time someone did. The festival’s organizers won’t say what’s planned, but that hasn’t stopped everyone from speculating.

The War for Attention

It’s not like the festival doesn’t have a history of tackling tough topics. But this year, with the war in Gaza still raging, it’s hard to see how they can avoid it. The question is, will they actually say something meaningful or just pay lip service? Don’t hold your breath. Credit: John MacDougall