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Professor of theory and ethics in the bio-sciences
Country of origin
Switzerland

Christoph Rehmann-Sutter was president of the National Ethics Commission for medicine in Switzerland from 2001 to 2008. Since 2009, he has been a professor of theory and ethics in the bio-sciences at the University of Lübeck’s institute for the history of medicine and scientific research, where he also offers film seminars for medical students. In his publications, he has addressed the subject of the ethics surrounding modern bio-sciences and medicine. His main focus is how ethically relevant aspects of modern life are portrayed on film.

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
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin

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