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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

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.
Obituary for the cultural politician, director of various film festivals and promoter of world cinema. By Peter Ciaccio, president of the Associazione protestante del cinema "Roberto Sbaffi".

Events

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

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