Beat Dietschy (* 1950) is a Reformed theologian and philosopher. As a former assistant of Ernst Bloch, he has published works on Bloch's philosophy of hope and, after spending many years in Latin America, on liberation theology and on intercultural and interreligious dialogue. He has worked as a lecturer in ethics in social work, as an editorial journalist in the religion department of Swiss Radio DRS and in church magazines, and since 2004 as head of information and education and director of Bread for All, responsible for ‘Films for One World’, among other things. He has been attending the Locarno Film Festival for 35 years and was president of the ecumenical jury at FIFF in 2010. Since his retirement in 2015, he has been a member of Interfilm and on the boards of Swisspeace, the Christian microfinance organisation ECLOF and the NGO Comundo.
Theologian, philosophe, development expert and journalist
Country of origin
Switzerland
Festivals
Festivals
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
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