Berlinale Workers Demand Stronger Stance on Gaza Conflict

A group of Berlinale workers has published an open letter demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and a more active engagement with the conflict's realities.

Berlinale workers call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.
The open letter criticizes the festival's leadership for not taking a stronger stance against the war in Gaza.
Workers demand the festival's program to engage more actively with the urgency of the moment through dialogue spaces.
The festival faces backlash for initially inviting German far-right party AfD to the opening ceremony, later rescinding the invitations.
The letter is part of a broader expectation for the Berlinale to support and contribute to a more just world.