Image
© INTERFILM
Religious scholar and deacon
Country of origin
Germany

Jochen Mündlein (*1989) is a scholar of religious studies and a deacon of the Lutheran Church in Bavaria. He is currently a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Protestant Theology at LMU Munich, working on a dissertation exploring the religious function of science fiction films in contemporary culture. He works as a research associate at the University of Graz, Fundamental Theology. He is a member of the Media and Religion Research Group and actively involved in the international research group Film and Theology. His academic contributions include publications, seminars, and lectures on film, religion, and theology. Member of INTERFILM.

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

Movie search