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Theologian and pedagogue
Country of origin

Iva Folajtárová, (*1982) graduated with a degree in Religious Studies and Hussite Theology from Charles University. She also holds a master's degree in pedagogy of religion, philosophy, and ethics. Currently, she serves as a project coordinator at the Salvation Army. In addition to her professional role, she dedicates time to her own artistic pursuits, including painting, songwriting, fashion design, and writing books. An avid film enthusiast, she enjoys attending festivals and participating in spiritual exercises involving film. During her tenure at a psychiatric hospital, she utilized film as a therapeutic tool.

Current issues

At the Oulu's Children's and Youth International Film Festival 2024 the Church Media Foundation presented its "Look at Me..." Award to Nellie Rajala for her film "The Elf Ring".
Sascha Keilholz, director of the International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg, in his greetings at the Ecumenical Reception reflects the actual political challenges after the US elections and the threats to democracy.

Events

11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2
26.04.2023
Budapest
In Budapest at the end of April 2023 INTERFILM is organising a seminar on the history of Hungarian film and the current situation in Central and Eastern Europe.

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