Jun Li
Jun Li is a Chinese filmmaker known for his thought-provoking works that often tackle complex social issues. He recently stirred controversy at the Berlinale film festival for quoting the phrase 'From the river to the sea' during the presentation of his film, which has been interpreted in various ways regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Recent news mentions
Jun Li holds his award for Best Director for the film Queerpanorama at the Golden Horse Awards.
‘A Foggy Tale’ wins big at Golden Horse awards
Taiwan· 2025-11-24
Jun Li is a Hong Kong director who read a speech by Iranian actor Erfan Šekariz at the Berlinale festival.
Na Berlinalu spet očitki o antisemitizmu, preiskuje jih tudi policija
Slovenia· 2025-02-21
Jun Li is a Chinese director whose controversial statements have drawn criticism regarding freedom of expression in Berlin.
Mais cortes nos financiamentos alemães à cultura | Berlim
Portugal· 2025-02-21
Jun Li is a Hong Kong filmmaker who delivered a speech at the Berlinale advocating for freedom of expression.
La policía de Berlín investiga un discurso considerado antiisraelí de un director chino en la Berlinale | Cultura
Spain· 2025-02-19
Jun Li read a speech from an Iranian actor who has chosen to boycott the festival.
Skandalen ruller videre på Berlinalen
Denmark· 2025-02-18Jun Li is a Chinese director whose film sparked controversy at the Berlinale for using a politically sensitive phrase.
“From the river to the sea”, palavras proibidas nos palcos do Festival de Berlim | CinemaPortugal· 2025-02-18
