The New York Times – Film:
The film, from the director Ilker Catak, explores political repression in Turkey. Another movie set in the country, “Salvation,” took the runner-up prize.
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At Berlin Film Festival, the Politics Are Onscreen, Too
The New York Times – Film:
Some directors and stars at the Berlin Film Festival rejected a political view of cinema. But the movies there suggest that politics is broader than just activism.
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Berlin Film Festival Tried to Focus on Movies. Politics Stole the Spotlight.
The New York Times – Film:
Reporters’ attempts to draw stars into debates about Gaza and other highly charged topics have threatened to overshadow the movies at the Berlin Film Festival.
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The Berlin Film Festival Moves Forward Despite Challenges
The New York Times – Film:
The festival, which takes place in winter and late in the award season, has, in recent years, been somewhat overshadowed by its sister events in Cannes and Venice.