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Director of the Catholic Media Centre, Zurich
Country of origin
Switzerland

Charles Martig (*1965) studied theology, journalism and communication sciences. He obtained a PhD in theology with a thesis on the cinema of Lars von Trier («Kino der Irritation»). He is the managing director of the Catholic Centre for Media in Zurich, where he is also responsible for film. Martig published numerous articles and books on theology and cinema. He is an organizer of international seminars concerning film and theology. Member of Ecumenical Juries in Berlin, Cannes, Locarno, Karlovy Vary and SIGNIS Jury in Venice.

Articles

Director Janicke Askevold from Norway wins the Ecumenical Prize of the Churches at the Locarno Film Festival. Her film centres on a journalist and single mother who wants to get to know the father of her child

Current issues

Mythical figures and images from the worlds of culture, sport and politics formed the subject matter of some of the films screened at DocFest Sheffield 2026. Peter Paul Huth explores them.
The extent to which the documentary film has evolved was once again evident this year at DocFest Sheffield (10–15 June 2026). The classic ideal of Direct Cinema or Cinéma Vérité has given way to a wide variety of cinematic possibilities. Report by Peter Paul Huth.

Events

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

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