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While the competition was accused of taking a lukewarm stance on the Middle East crisis, Berlin has refuted the criticism with several films and debates

The Berlin International Film Festival opens with a film starring Cillian Murphy, amid a competition featuring more diversity — and a jury led by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o. Who are the other stars in town?

The Berlin International Film Festival opens with a film starring Cillian Murphy, amid a competition featuring more diversity — and a jury led by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o. Who are the other stars in town?

The Berlinale opens with a film starring Cillian Murphy, amid a competition featuring more diversity — and a jury led by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o. Who are the other stars expected to attend?

Israeli-German and Palestinian-German social entrepreneurs will hold intimate discussions on Gaza in a tiny house near the Berlinale red carpet.

The festival, which has a long history of welcoming Israeli filmmakers, as well as spotlighting films of Jewish interest and movies that focus on Jewish history, will continue to do so. 

Berlinale Issues Statement Declaring Festival Place Of Open Debate & Sounding Alarm Over Rising Hate Speech Amid Middle East Crisis