The Berlinale film festival this year faced internal criticism and external pressures, leading to a sentiment that its true challenges lie beyond its immediate operations. Despite the festival's core mission of showcasing cinema, it was perceived by some as being burdened with expectations beyond its scope, akin to a diplomatic summit rather than a cultural event. This internal discourse suggests a feeling of being overwhelmed by external demands or a misinterpretation of its purpose, prompting a need for a recalibration of its identity and focus. The article implies that the festival's "real enemies" are not within its organizational structure but rather in the broader context of its perceived role and the expectations placed upon it.