Arundhati Roy Quits Berlin Film Festival Over 'Apolitical' Stance on Gaza

• Award-winning author Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlin Film Festival, citing comments by jury president Wim Wenders that cinema should "stay out of politics" regarding the Gaza controversy.
• Roy expressed being "shocked and disgusted" by the jury's responses to questions about the Palestinian territory during a press conference.
• She was scheduled to present a restored version of her 1989 film "In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones" but reconsidered due to the "unconscionable" remarks.
• Roy characterized Israel's actions in Gaza as "a genocide of the Palestinian people" and criticized filmmakers for not speaking out.
• Other films have also been withdrawn, and the festival has faced criticism for its handling of political issues, with some stars avoiding stances on major events.