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Priest and theologian
Country of origin
Austria

Alfred Jokesch (*1967), studied Catholic theology, ordained priest in Graz in 1994; since 2003, pastoral care worker in a living environment for people with disabilities, pastoral care worker for ‘Church and Sport’, editorial staff member and columnist for the church newspaper ‘Sonntagsblatt für Steiermark’; long-standing involvement in the field of film and theology/spirituality, speaker at film retreats and reflection days.

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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