Once upon a time, in a big land called the United States, there were many strong feelings. Some people were worried about their leader, President Trump. A famous filmmaker named Todd Haynes spoke at a big festival called Berlinale. He said the country was in trouble. Many people felt confused and scared. Todd said the changes happening were not just in movies, but everywhere. People were trying to figure out how to work together and stand up for what they believe in. He thought a lot of people who voted for Trump would feel sad when they saw promises not kept. In a nearby land called Germany, people were getting ready for elections. A group called AfD, which didn’t like immigrants, was doing well. This made many people angry, and they protested in the streets. Todd talked about how important it is for filmmakers and artists to share their stories and stand strong during tough times. Other filmmakers from different countries joined Todd. They also had worries about their own leaders. One mentioned that his country stopped making movies because of a mean leader. But he said no matter what, people would still find ways to make films, even with simple phones! Tricia Tuttle, the boss of the festival, said their gathering was special. It was a way to say, “No!” to mean ideas. They wanted to listen and share happy stories with everyone watching. In this big world, many people are trying hard to speak out and care for each other. They hope to make a place where everyone can feel safe and tell their stories. And so, the festival became a bright light for all the artists and dreamers. They promised to keep fighting, sharing, and celebrating each other through the magic of films.