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Country of origin
Switzerland

Brigitte Affolter (*1954) is a retired pastor and co-president of Interfilm Switzerland. She studied theology at the University Bern, had then her first experience as pastor in a parish followed by several further trainings in the pastoral-psychological area. She worked in the region of Biel as a moderator of the local tv-station. From 2006-2012 she was pastor at the University Bern and animator of its „Reformed Forum“. Passionate cinephile, she organized film talks with the students, followed film seminars in Lübeck and Locarno, became a member of INTERFILM and was member of several Ecumenical Juries.

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Following the promising nominations, the Oscar ceremony felt like a disappointment. For the first time, the Academy had nominated international films such as “Sentimental Value” from Norway and “Secret Agent” from Brazil in the Best Picture category. Yet in the end, it was American productions that walked away with all the awards.
Film director Selma Vilhunen has won the Church Media Foundation’s 2026 prize for her documentary film 'Gate to Paradise' (Portti Paratiisiin).

Events

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

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