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Theologian and author
Country of origin
Germany

Lutheran pastor. From 1994-201, Professor for Protestant Theology - Practical Theology, first at the University of Paderborn and since 2001 at the University of Hamburg. Jazz and rock musician (piano) for 45 years. Since retirement, among other things, voluntary publishing editor and cashier in a jazz club. From 1976 to 2005, he produced every year a video film for university and church based on biblical text ("videodrama"). Since 1996 member of the working group “pop.religion”. About 25 monographs (theological works, spiritual essays, thrillers) and about 20 book editorships; since 1987 repeatedly music releases with different bands. Current publication: "WendeHälse", Thriller, 2021. https://www.hmgutmann.de/

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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