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Berlinale to Deny Accreditation to Companies and Media Outlets Linked to Russia and Iran

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The Berlinale staunchly condemns Russia’s ongoing war of aggression, which violates international law, and expresses its solidarity with the people in Ukraine and all those who are campaigning against this war.

The festival also stands with the courageous protesters in Iran as they defend themselves against a violent, undemocratic regime.In expressing this solidarity, the festival will not exclude filmmakers, artists, industry representatives or journalists because of their Russian or Iranian nationality.

However, the festival will not grant accreditations or allow presentations for the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival for those working for official national or state-controlled institutions, companies or media, or for people/ media supporting those regimes.

While we are aware that individual scrutiny of accreditation applications may not always result in clear conclusions, we remain committed to this course of action..

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