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Pastor and film critic
Country of origin
Denmark

INTERFILM honorary member. Theologian from the University of Copenhagen. For several years assistant at the Faculty of Theology, where he taught philosophy and dogmatics. Parish priest in the diocese of Roskilde for 30 years. During this time he taught philosophy and pedagogy at the theological seminary. He has written several theological books, including a catechism, on the philosophy of religion, evil and faith. He has been writing about film and theology since his youth, is a reviewer for several film magazines and has worked for the Danish Film Institute, specialising in Dreyer and Bergman. Member of the INTERFILM Board (2004-2022) and the INTERFILM Presidium (2019-2022).

Link: Article on Carl Theodor Dreyer's unrealised Jesus film

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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