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Iranian Protests Hit Berlin: Filmmakers and Activists Plead With Fellow Festgoers to Hear Silenced Voices

February 13, 2026 at 05:39 PM
By Lily Ford

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With protests raging and artists detained, Iranian filmmakers at the Berlinale say global festivals are one of their few remaining outlets to tell the truth — and to be heard.

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With protests raging and artists detained, Iranian filmmakers at the Berlinale say global festivals are one of their few remaining outlets to tell the truth — and to be heard. Iranian Protests Hit Berlin: Filmmakers and Activists Plead With Fellow Festgoers to Hear Silenced Voices. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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With protests raging and artists detained, Iranian filmmakers at the Berlinale say global festivals are one of their few remaining outlets to tell the truth — and to be heard.

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