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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

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.

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

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