Anti-Israel statements made by filmmakers during the Berlinale awards ceremony have sparked sharp criticism from German politicians. Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) wrote on X: "Anti-Semitism has no place in Berlin, and that also applies to the art scene" Entries on Instagram also sparked discussions.
An investigation has been launched to clarify “how this incident could have happened.” They will “file criminal charges against unknown persons,” a Berlinale spokeswoman said.