Author Arundhati Roy Cancels Berlinale Appearance Due To Jury’s “Stay Out Of Politics” Comments: “I Am Shocked & Disgusted”; Festival Responds

UPDATE: The Berlinale has responded to Roy’s cancellation with a spokesperson telling Deadline: “The Berlinale respects this decision. We regret that we will not welcome Arundhati Roy as her presence would have enriched the festival discourse.” PREVIOUS: Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy says she has canceled her planned attendance at this week’s Berlin Film Festival due to comments made at […]