Wim Wenders Says ‘We Have to Stay Out of Politics’ as Berlinale Jury Fields Questions About Israel and Palestine: Filmmakers ‘Have to Do the Work of People, Not the Work of Politicians’

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The Berlin Film Festival got off to a political start on Thursday as the competition jury, led by Wim Wenders , fielded several questions about the current state of the world, including the war in Gaza. Asked if films can affect change in the political realm, the celebrated German director said that “movies can change the world,” but “not in a political way.” “No movie has really changed any politician’s idea. But we can change the idea people have of how they should live,” he continued. “There’