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Theologian and pedagogue
Country of origin
Czech Republic

Iva Folajtárová, (*1982) graduated with a degree in Religious Studies and Hussite Theology from Charles University. She also holds a master's degree in pedagogy of religion, philosophy, and ethics. Currently, she serves as a project coordinator at the Salvation Army. In addition to her professional role, she dedicates time to her own artistic pursuits, including painting, songwriting, fashion design, and writing books. An avid film enthusiast, she enjoys attending festivals and participating in spiritual exercises involving film. During her tenure at a psychiatric hospital, she utilized film as a therapeutic tool.

Current issues

Peter Paul Huth comments favourably on the 2026 Venice Film Festival awards ceremony, highlighting in particular the Golden Lion winner, “Kvinde Ukendt” (Unknown Woman) by May el-Toukhy, and “Un bon petit soldat” by Stéphane Brizé, which won the award for Best Screenplay and the INTERFILM Jury Prize.
Alex Gibney’s documentary *Musk* portrays a ‘hero of capitalism’, whilst Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s *DAU* evokes the victims of Stalinism.

Events

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

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