Lawyer and journalist
Country of origin
Switzerland

*1903 Lucerne, † 14.4.1985 Lucerne

Studied law; 1929 editor in Berlin; 1934 return to Switzerland

1947 founder of the "Swiss Protestant Film and Radio Association

1950 Editor-in-Chief of "Film and Radio" (1948-1970)

1959-1970 INTERFILM President

since 1971 Honorary President of INTERFILM

1974 President of the "International Association for Film and Television Industry

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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