Overview
- The festival rejected German media claims that her tenure was tied to imposed conditions, saying reports of an antisemitism clause and a new advisory board were inaccurate.
- Proposed steps outlined by overseers include drafting a code of conduct, training staff on politically sensitive content, and creating a consultative forum representing diverse groups.
- Support for Tuttle escalated with an open letter from 32 international festival leaders and a separate petition with roughly 2,500 film-industry signatories.
- Political attention has been intense in part because the federal government funds about 40% of the Berlinale’s budget.
- The dispute traces to pro‑Palestinian remarks at the Feb. 21 awards ceremony, including a speech that prompted Environment Minister Carsten Schneider to walk out.