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Theologian, lecturer at the Catholic university Eichstätt and the university of Erfurt
Country of origin
Germany

Dr. Martin Ostermann, born in Essen, Germany, studied Catholic Theology, German Literature and Philosophy. PhD-Thesis: „Stories of God – The search of God in Literature and Movies“ (2008). Head of the media office in the archdiocese of München und Freising. Lecturer at the Catholic University in Eichstätt-Ingolstadt with film seminars. Youth protection auditor for German Television (Berlin); member of the Catholic advisory film commission (Bonn)

Current issues

Mythical figures and images from the worlds of culture, sport and politics formed the subject matter of some of the films screened at DocFest Sheffield 2026. Peter Paul Huth explores them.
The extent to which the documentary film has evolved was once again evident this year at DocFest Sheffield (10–15 June 2026). The classic ideal of Direct Cinema or Cinéma Vérité has given way to a wide variety of cinematic possibilities. Report by Peter Paul Huth.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin

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