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© Daniel Beguin
Pastor and journalist
Country of origin
Switzerland

*1942, †2.3.2015

After studying theology in Lausanne, Daniel Grivel was a parish pastor, editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine of the Vaud Protestant youth, journalist for the Protestant broadcasts of the Swiss French-speaking radio and television, in charge of information for the Instruction Publique Vaudoise. From 1981 to 1989 he chaired the Vaud Film Control Commission which sets the age of admission for young people.
Since 1991, he has written regularly in "Cinéfeuilles", a bi-monthly ecumenical French-speaking ecumenical film criticism magazine. Since 2005, he has been the responsible editor.

Festivals

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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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