Wim Wenders Clarifies Filmmakers' Role in Politics After Berlin Controversy
German director Wim Wenders clarified his stance on political engagement after controversy arose regarding his views at the Berlin Film Festival. He asserted that filmmakers are not politicians but serve as an antidote to them, rejecting the idea that they should stay out of politics.
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Wim Wenders clarifies that he does not believe film-makers should stay out of politics
Director’s controversial comments earlier this year warned of films that ‘enter the field of politics’ The director Wim Wenders has clarified personal views on the relationship between cinema and politics that caused controversy earlier in the year, saying at the Venice film festival that he does not believe film-makers ought to stay out of politics altogether. During the Berlin film festival, the veteran German director, who was acting as the jury president, had said at a press conference t...
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Wim Wenders has clarified his much-discussed statement about filmmakers’ role in politics that kicked off a firestorm at Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. Wenders was at the center of a heated debate at the Berlinale in February after the celebrated German filmmaker, who served as jury president, said during the opening press conference that […]
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