The International Film Festival in Berlin is again determined by political issues a year after the scandal about accusations of anti -Semitism. As a kind of recovery, the new director Tricia Tuttle reminded himself of the Israeli hostage agent David Cunio on the red carpet. Other celebrities also explained their solidarity with the Israeli actor. The attack by Munich and German domestic politics was also mentioned.
“Although we are so solemn here and celebrate the opening of the Berlinal, we naturally also think of the people in Munich with a very heavy heart tonight,” said the moderator of the opening gala, Désirée Nosbusch.
Swinton: “The standard setting is committed before our supervision”
The honor of Tilda Swinton gave the opening gala a little glamor. But the Oscar winner also used her acceptance speech for a flaming political speech. “The mass murder that the state has committed and makes Mass Murder possible is currently more than active in a part of our world,” she said. “The Inhuman is committed under our supervision,” said Swinton. “I am here to name it, without hesitation or doubt. And to give my immovable solidarity to anyone who recognizes the unacceptable complacency of our greedy governments that are loved by planetary distortions and war criminals. It doesn’t matter where they come from. “
Neubauer: “Democracy dies in daylight”
Climate activist Luisa Neubauer announced with a provocative clothing against Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz. On her dress it was read in the front: “Donald & Alice & Elon & Friedrich?” On the back: “Democracy this in daylight!” (“Democracy dies in daylight!”). “As many other people in Germany, I am worried about our society and our democracy and the social and ecological climate. And I wonder who defends all this when it comes down to it, “said Neubauer.
The actresses Meret Becker and Anna Thalbach stopped a scarf with the inscription “Humanity for All” for Civil Sea Rescue. At the opening, countless German stars such as Matthias Schweighöfer, Herbert Grönemeyer and Heike Makatsch – and had to claim against snow and icy temperatures.
After opening Gala, “The Light” opened
After the opening gala, the Berlinale was opened with the film “Das Licht” by the German director Tom Tykwer. Lars Eidinger and Nicolette Krebitz can be seen in the main roles around the history of a torn Berlin family, whose life is changed by a Syrian housekeeper. Tykwer (“Lola Runs”) seizes today’s current topics, such as climate protection and generation conflicts. The Berlinale ends on February 23 – on the day of the election of the Bundestag.
During the prize -giving ceremony, it was criticized for accusations of Israel hatred and anti -semitism. Individual prize winners had greatly criticized Israel’s procedure without calling the terrorist attack of the Islamist Hamas from October 2023.
Source: Krone
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