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Indian Author Arundhati Roy Pulls Out of Berlinale Over Jury’s ‘Unconscionable’ Refusal to Comment on Gaza: ‘To Hear Them Say That Art Should Not Be Political Is Jaw-Dropping’

February 13, 2026 at 02:14 PM
By Alex Ritman
Indian Author Arundhati Roy Pulls Out of Berlinale Over Jury’s ‘Unconscionable’ Refusal to Comment on Gaza: ‘To Hear Them Say That Art Should Not Be Political Is Jaw-Dropping’

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The push back from Berlinale jury head Wim Wenders when it came to answering questions about politics sparked no shortage of headlines and outrage on the opening day of this year’s festival. It’s now led to one major withdrawal from Berlin, with news that celebrated Indian author Arundhati Roy has pulled out. Roy, who was […]

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The push back from Berlinale jury head Wim Wenders when it came to answering questions about politics sparked no shortage of headlines and outrage on the opening day of this year’s festival. It’s now led to one major withdrawal from Berlin, with news that celebrated Indian author Arundhati Roy has pulled out. Roy, who was […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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The push back from Berlinale jury head Wim Wenders when it came to answering questions about politics sparked no shortage of headlines and outrage on the opening day of this year’s festival. It’s now led to one major withdrawal from Berlin, with news that celebrated Indian author Arundhati Roy has pulled out. Roy, who was […]

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