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© Martin Jehnichen
Reverend
Country of origin
Germany

Member of the Oratorio St. Philipp Neri, reverend at Liebfrauen in Leipzig, member of the Catholic Film Commission of the German Bishops' Conference; chairman of the “Landesfilmdienst Sachsen e.V.”, Saxony's biggest non-profit film distribution company, host of the “Filmbesinnungstage”, a film event designed to promote religious reflection, co-hosted with Helmut Morsbach. 

Current issues

Following the promising nominations, the Oscar ceremony felt like a disappointment. For the first time, the Academy had nominated international films such as “Sentimental Value” from Norway and “Secret Agent” from Brazil in the Best Picture category. Yet in the end, it was American productions that walked away with all the awards.
Film director Selma Vilhunen has won the Church Media Foundation’s 2026 prize for her documentary film 'Gate to Paradise' (Portti Paratiisiin).

Events

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

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