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Director and screenwriter
Country of origin
Hungary

A graduate of Pázmány University and Edinburgh College of Art, Balász Szövényi-Lux has served on juries at children's film festivals and the BUSHO festival in Budapest. He has long written reviews for Kortárs Online and volunteered with the Taizé community. His award-winning films include the shorts Tent (2017), Catapult (2019), and his feature debut The First Two (2023).

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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