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Theologian
Country of origin
Switzerland

Andreas Köhler-Andereggen (*1971) is a lecturer in theology at the University of Bern, Switzerland. He is in charge of the institute for the training of prospective pastors who will later work for the Reformed Churches of Bern-Jura-Solothurn, the largest Protestant church in Switzerland. He himself is an ordained pastor and adult educator who facilitates encounters with films in parishes. He also offers film seminars at the university. It is important to him to bring film and theology into dialogue with each other. He is a member of the board of Interfilm Switzerland and was on the Interfilm jury for the Human Rights Festival in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2023 and 2024.

Current issues

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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