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Political scientist
Country of origin
France

Bénédicte Cuny (born 1969 in Lyon), a graduate of the Institut d'Études Politiques in Lyon, has been an active member since 2014 and President since 2021 of Cinémages (Versailles), a discussion forum that offers a Christian and humanist interpretation of a wide variety of films. In addition to her passion for the seventh art, this commitment reflects her deep interest in debates and in addressing the human and social issues that cinema - in her opinion - conveys as a universal medium of reflection and dialogue. She also places particular emphasis on an intercultural perspective, which has been greatly enriched by five years spent in Asia. As a member of SIGNIS Cinema, she has been accredited to the Cannes Film Festival for three years. 

Current issues

‘Northern Outskirts' (Nordrand) by Barbara Albert was the winner of the 4th European John Templeton Film Award for the year 2000. The film tells the story of two young women in Vienna who lost touch after leaving school and meet again at an abortion clinic.
INTERFILM member Hans-Martin Gutmann traces a narrative arc from his departure for the KVIFF 2026, through his work on the festival’s Ecumenical Jury and its decision on the winner, right up to his return.

Events

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

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