Tilda Swinton Defends Berlin Film Festival Attendance While Announcing Acting Hiatus

The actor explained her decision to attend despite boycott calls and revealed plans to step back from filmmaking for the rest of the year.

Tilda Swinton received the Honorary Golden Bear award at the Berlin Film Festival for her lifetime achievements in cinema.
She addressed criticism over attending the festival, citing a personal decision to use the platform to advocate for shared causes rather than boycotting.
Swinton expressed respect for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement but felt her presence at the festival was more impactful.
In her acceptance speech, she criticized global governments for enabling war crimes and environmental destruction, referencing recent conflicts and policies indirectly.
Swinton announced a hiatus from acting for the remainder of the year, citing a need for rest and time to develop new projects beyond filmmaking.