Berlinale criticised over Gaza silence

Scholar power: 9.2%

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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by Juan Cole

27%

Scholar power: 27.9%

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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Juan Cole

@jricole.bsky.social

Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war flip.it/fSDmHl

Dozens of film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war

Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale's 'anti-Palestinian racism'.

flip.it

February 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM

Reposted by Juan Cole

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Juan Cole	19%	24	9.3%

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The New Arab

@thenewarab.bsky.social

At the Cinema For Peace Awards in Berlin, Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania delivered a powerful speech condemning Israel’s war on Gaza and the international complicity that, she said, enabled the killing of Palestinian child Hind Rajab.

February 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Reposted by Simon Schama

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Scholar power: 3.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Simon Schama	7%	19	3.1%

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Kathimerini

Berlinale: Inequality and Authoritarianism

Socio-political themes return to the Berlinale after a decade.

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Le Figaro

More than 80 actors and directors denounce Berlinale's 'silence' on Gaza

In an open letter, signatories including Blanche Gardin, Adèle Haenel, Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton call the festival to clearly declare its opposition to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes carried out by Israel against Palestinians.

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Reposted by Liza Bialy

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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Reposted by Bruno Amable

4%

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Story's scientific field profile

Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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by Simon Schama

9%

Scholar power: 9.2%

Story's scientific field profile

Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Simon Schama	7%	19	9.2%

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Reposted by Mouin Rabbani

5%

Scholar power: 5.1%

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Mouin Rabbani	18%	8	5.1%

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by Robin Celikates

22%

Scholar power: 22.8%

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Robin Celikates	17%	20	22.8%

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robin celikates

@robin-c.bsky.social

“Berlinale has not met the demands to issue a statement that affirms the Palestinian right to life, dignity & freedom; condemns the ongoing Israeli genocide; and commits to uphold the right of artists to speak in support of Palestinian human rights. This is the least it can – and should – do.”

Tilo Jung @tilojung.bsky.social · 1d

More than 80 famous artists have signed an open letter to the #Berlinale condemning what it claims has been its “silence” when it comes to the conflict in Gaza and the “censoring” of artists who have spoken out variety.com/2026/film/gl...

Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay Among 81 Names to Sign Open Letter Criticizing Berlin Film Festival for ‘Silence’ on Gaza: ‘We Are Dismayed’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay are among the names to sign the letter criticizing the Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on Gaza

variety.com

February 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM

Reposted by Simon Schama

3%

Scholar power: 3.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Simon Schama	7%	19	3.1%

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Reposted by Sara Hirschhorn

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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Reposted by Robin Celikates

7%

Scholar power: 7.6%

Story's scientific field profile

Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Robin Celikates	17%	20	7.6%

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Tilo Jung

@tilojung.bsky.social

More than 80 famous artists have signed an open letter to the #Berlinale condemning what it claims has been its “silence” when it comes to the conflict in Gaza and the “censoring” of artists who have spoken out variety.com/2026/film/gl...

Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay Among 81 Names to Sign Open Letter Criticizing Berlin Film Festival for ‘Silence’ on Gaza: ‘We Are Dismayed’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton and Adam McKay are among the names to sign the letter criticizing the Berlin Film Festival's 'silence' on Gaza

variety.com

February 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM

Reposted by Ruud Koopmans, Naomi Wolf

17%

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Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Ruud Koopmans	21%	50	14.8%
🎓 Naomi Wolf	8%	11	2.7%
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Reposted by Simon Schama

3%

Scholar power: 3.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Simon Schama	7%	19	3.1%

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Reposted by Naomi Wolf

2%

Scholar power: 2.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Communication & Media Studies 33%, Political science 24%, Sociology 19%, Law 14%, Art 10%

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🎓 Naomi Wolf	8%	11	2.7%

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Berlinale: Inequality and Authoritarianism

More than 80 actors and directors denounce Berlinale's 'silence' on Gaza

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