‘We can’t be neutral’: Palestinian director on his viral Berlinale speech
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‘We can’t be neutral’: Palestinian director on his viral Berlinale speech

May 2, 2026
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After receiving Best First Feature at the Berlin International Film Festival for his film ‘Chronicles From the Siege’, Palestinian-Syrian director Abdallah Al-Khatib accused Germany of complicity in the Gaza genocide and ended with a call to “Free Palestine”. TRT World spoke to him about why he chose to speak out, despite the risks, including potential sanctions and the loss of opportunities in Germany as a refugee artist.

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