A-list stars to confront dicey politics at Berlin film festival.

The 74th annual Berlin International Film Festival, known as the Berlinale, is set to feature new movies starring Cillian Murphy, Kristen Stewart, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Adam Sandler. Despite the strong rebound of international cinema after the pandemic and the end of last year's Hollywood strikes, the event may be overshadowed by geopolitical issues. The war in Gaza, cultural repression in Iran, and a growing far-right presence in Germany could impact the festival's atmosphere. In the past, the Berlinale has allowed global politics to be a central focus, such as the war in Ukraine the previous year.

February 12, 2024
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