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Theologian, lecturer at the Catholic university Eichstätt and the university of Erfurt
Country of origin
Germany

Dr. Martin Ostermann, born in Essen, Germany, studied Catholic Theology, German Literature and Philosophy. PhD-Thesis: „Stories of God – The search of God in Literature and Movies“ (2008). Head of the media office in the archdiocese of München und Freising. Lecturer at the Catholic University in Eichstätt-Ingolstadt with film seminars. Youth protection auditor for German Television (Berlin); member of the Catholic advisory film commission (Bonn)

Current issues

"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.
The FilmFestival Cottbus is one of the most significant international festivals dedicated to contemporary Eastern European cinema. Its three competitive sections feature films, youth films, and short films highlight exceptional talent, bold narratives, and innovative cinematic perspectives. Report by Ágoston Gőbel and Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2

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