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Historian and journalist
Country of origin
Switzerland

Dr. Brigitta Rotach is a historian of comparative religion and cultural journalist. She was editor of "Sternstunde Religion" (SRF) for many years and programme director at the "Haus der Religionen-Dialog der Kulturen" in Bern. Since May 2023, she has been co-president of the Jewish Liberal Community (JLG) in Zurich. She is a founding member of "SERET" and "Yesh! News from the Jewish Film World" and member of the board of Interfilm Switzerland.

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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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