Tuttle Stays as Berlinale Director in Political Debate

German Culture Ministry confirmed Tricia Tuttle will remain Berlinale director after meeting.
Syrian-Palestinian filmmaker Abdallah Al-Khatib accused Germany of complicity in Gaza genocide.
Tricia Tuttle faced criticism for posing with Chronicles from the Siege team.
Wim Wenders said cinema should stay out of politics, leading Arundhati Roy to withdraw support.
Thousands of filmmakers supported Tuttle after Bild reported Weimer sought her removal.
Berlinale board reaffirmed confidence in Tuttle, who will consider their recommendations.
Wolfram Weimer praised Tuttle for setting a new course.
Berlinale officials proposed a new code of conduct to strengthen the festival.
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