Rick W / Wednesday, February 7, 2024 / Categories: Film Score News How the Publicly-Funded Berlin Film Festival Is Coping With Rising Far-Right Presence in German Politics Germany’s culture minister Claudia Roth has defended the controversial decision to invite several members of the increasingly ostracized far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to the opening of the Berlinale on February 15. Roth, who is also behind the Berlinale’s decision to replace incumbent artistic director Carlo Chatrian from 2025, defended the decision by indicating […] Previous Article Santa Barbara International Film Festival Boasts Diverse Program, Educational Initiatives Next Article Gypsy Rose Leezinski Print 128 Tags: Berlinale