Abdallah Al-Khatib
Abdallah Al-Khatib is a Syrian-Palestinian filmmaker known for his poignant storytelling that often addresses themes of conflict and oppression. His recent film, 'Chronicles From the Siege,' won the award for best debut film at the Berlinale 2026, where he made headlines by accusing the German government of complicity in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Abdallah Al-Khatib criticized the German government for its support of Israel's retaliation after the Hamas attack.
Tricia Tuttle mantém-se à frente da Berlinale, mas Governo vai emitir “recomendações” | Festival de Cinema de Berlim
Portugal· 2026-03-05
Abdallah al-Khatib is a Syrian-Palestinian director who criticized Germany during the award ceremony.
Filmvärlden rycker ut till festivalchefens försvar
Sweden· 2026-02-26
Abdallah Al Khatib accused the German government of complicity in genocide committed in Gaza by Israel.
La Berlinale quiso evitar la controversia política toda la semana, pero su gala terminó con discursos críticos y banderas de Palestina
Costa Rica· 2026-02-22
Abdallah Al-Khatib won the award for Best First Film with Chronicles From the Siege and accused the German government of complicity in genocide.
Berlinale 2026 : le film « Yellow Letters » d’Ilker Catak sacré Ours d’or ; Sandra Hüller récompensée pour son rôle dans « Rose »
France· 2026-02-22
