Kjell Riise (*1955) is a Protestant theologian from Norway. He holds a theology degree from the University of Oslo and has worked as a parish priest at Tromsø Cathedral, as a church administrator in the municipality of Tromsø, and as an advisor to the bishop in Norway's northernmost diocese. He also led the development of a new practical church education programme here.
In 2017, as head of Tromsø Church Academy, he initiated the Faith in Film Award at the Tromsø International Film Festival, which has been awarded since then (see tiff.no). During his time as president of the Norwegian Church Academies, he promoted the use of film and other expressions of art in church academy work. He is now member of the board of Oikosnet Europe, an ecumenical network of lay academies, spiritual communities and other institutions of Christian education across Europe.
Theologian
Country of origin
Norway
Festivals
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
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