German actress Sandra Hüller voiced her worries about the future of the Berlinale. In an interview with the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland” (Wednesday edition) she said she simply hopes that the false claims already made about the festival will not become a reality – that it will not be censored by politics or forced to adopt rigid codes of conduct. “That would actually be a catastrophe” she warned.
Hüller, who won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at this year’s Berlinale, warned that a festival can be destroyed by “certain actions”. She hopes the Berlinale will remain a world‑open, lively, and even slightly chaotic celebration.
Earlier, dozens of artists had criticised the Berlinale for its lack of a clear position on the Gaza conflict. Tricia Tuttle, the festival’s director, rejected those accusations and clarified that filmmakers had not been silenced or intimidated.
Starting March 19, Hüller will appear in the science‑fiction film “The Astronaut – Project Hail Mary” co‑starring Ryan Gosling. She described the collaboration as “surprisingly collegial” and praised Gosling for his humility, endless improvisation, and precise focus on the story. “He never deflects but is a true seeker with skills that we all can only dream of” Hüller added.
