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Political debate at 76th Berlin Film Festival
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Summary: Controversy arises as Wim Wenders urges artists to avoid politics, leading to Arundhati Roy's withdrawal.
WHO: Wim Wenders, Arundhati Roy, Emma Jones
WHAT: Political debate over artists' involvement in politics
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 10:55 AM ET
WHERE: Berlin
WHY: Controversial statements by jury president
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