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.
Germany's divided past and present refugee problems are film topics Jeffrey Mahan reflects in his report about this year's Berlin International Film Festival.
The documentary "Vyrittäjä" (Entrepreneur) by Finnish director Virpi Suuitari wins the Church Media Foundation Film Prize at the Tampere Film Festival 2018.
"Amateurs" by Gabriela Pichler is the winner of the Church of Sweden Film Award 2018
"Per Fugelli: Siste resept" by Erik Poppe wins the 2nd Faith in Film Award at the Tromsø International Film Festival 2018.
Joël Friso registers significant moments at the 27th Festival of East European Cinema in Cottbus 2017.
The 2017 Prize of the Finnish Church Media Foundation was awarded to the short film "About the Birds and the Bees" by Finnish director J. J. Vanhanen.
Karsten Visarius honors the deceased vice-president of INTERFILM
Robert K. Johnston, member of the Ecumenical Jury, reports on the Locarno Festival 2017, and reflects on religious elements of awarded films.
Dossier
The lists in this dossier summarize the church film awards of past years.