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Historian, Director of the Leo Baeck Institute London
Country of origin
Great Britain

Dr. Daniel Wildmann, Director of the Leo Baeck Institute London, and Senior Lecturer in History at the Queen Mary College of the London University, has researched and published about National Socialism, anti-Semitism, the history of the body and visuality. At present he works on a study entitled "A Visual History of Anti-Semitism, Emotions, and Morality" which highlights especially German films since the silent era.

 

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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