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Pastor and film critic
Country of origin
Denmark

INTERFILM honorary member. Theologian from the University of Copenhagen. For several years assistant at the Faculty of Theology, where he taught philosophy and dogmatics. Parish priest in the diocese of Roskilde for 30 years. During this time he taught philosophy and pedagogy at the theological seminary. He has written several theological books, including a catechism, on the philosophy of religion, evil and faith. He has been writing about film and theology since his youth, is a reviewer for several film magazines and has worked for the Danish Film Institute, specialising in Dreyer and Bergman. Member of the INTERFILM Board (2004-2022) and the INTERFILM Presidium (2019-2022).

Link: Article on Carl Theodor Dreyer's unrealised Jesus film

Current issues

‘Northern Outskirts' (Nordrand) by Barbara Albert was the winner of the 4th European John Templeton Film Award for the year 2000. The film tells the story of two young women in Vienna who lost touch after leaving school and meet again at an abortion clinic.
INTERFILM member Hans-Martin Gutmann traces a narrative arc from his departure for the KVIFF 2026, through his work on the festival’s Ecumenical Jury and its decision on the winner, right up to his return.

Events

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

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