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Pastor
Country of origin
Denmark

Lars Obel (*1971) is the leading pastor of the largest Danish congregation in the National Church of Denmark. Lars is deputy chairman of the national “Church and Film Association”. Lars is also in the board of a Danish experimental group “Reach out”, which tries to find new ways for the church to connect to the young people and children of Copenhagen. Lars has been working with the Film media as a way to discuss religion, existentialism, faith and church for more than 20 Years. Lars has been working with literature, music, art and film as trajectories of the biblical message. Lars acted as co-instructor and co-author of the 2002 short film:  “Cookerfilm” produced by the Danish Filmworkshop.

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Current issues

"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.
The FilmFestival Cottbus is one of the most significant international festivals dedicated to contemporary Eastern European cinema. Its three competitive sections feature films, youth films, and short films highlight exceptional talent, bold narratives, and innovative cinematic perspectives. Report by Ágoston Gőbel and Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2

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