Germany: Author Arundhati Roy Quits Berlinale Over Gaza Controversy
Berlin: Renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced her withdrawal from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).Roy made this decision in protest against comments made by jury president Wim Wenders regarding Gaza, which she described as “jaw-dropping.”The Booker Prize-winning author stated in her announcement that she could not continue her participation in the festival under…
Berlin: Renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced her withdrawal from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).
Roy made this decision in protest against comments made by jury president Wim Wenders regarding Gaza, which she described as “jaw-dropping.”
The Booker Prize-winning author stated in her announcement that she could not continue her participation in the festival under the current circumstances.
The Berlinale is one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, held annually in Berlin.
The situation in Gaza continues to spark international debate, with several artists and intellectuals voicing their positions on the matter.
