Since 2017, she has been fully involved in film activities with a Christian perspective. She participates in the Cannes Film Festival on behalf of the association SIGNIS France as a supporter of the Ecumenical Jury. In this capacity she is the editor of the website cannes.juryoecumenique.fr. At the same time, she participates in the organisation of the "Des hommes et des films" Festival in the diocese of Lille. With the organising team of which she is a member, 10 evening debates are proposed throughout the territory of the diocese. Since 2018, she has been in charge of the animation of cinema retreats as well as of the "Halte spirituelle cinéma" days at the Centre Spirituel du Haumont (Mouvaux). In 2021, she joined the board of the SIGNIS France association. She is also a member of the Vie Chrétienne Community.
Country of origin
France
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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