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  "path": "/blog/2026/2/14/berlin-film-festival-issues-statement-defending-media-storm-artists-should-not-be-expected-to-speak-on-every-political-issue-raised-to-them",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-15T00:32:10.000Z",
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  "textContent": "It began when Jury President Wim Wenders was asked about the Israel‑Gaza \nconflict at the opening press conference. Wenders replied that filmmakers \n“have to stay out of politics.”",
  "title": "Berlin Film Festival Pushes Back on Media Controversy: “Artists Should Not Be Expected To Speak On Every Political Issue”"
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