Joël Friso

Media and cultural scientist, programme manager at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Articles

Brand New Film Award in The Netherlands: World Cinema Exchange Award
The festival World Cinema Amsterdam has added a brand new award this year: the World Cinema Exchange Award. The award is made possible by INTERFILM member Het Filmgesprek.
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Connecting Cottbus
Joël Friso registers significant moments at the 27th Festival of East European Cinema in Cottbus 2017.
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Festivals

07.11.2017 to 12.11.2017
Cottbus
27th FilmFestival Cottbus

Current issues

The Whole Tragedy of War
Milja Radovic argues that "The Many Deaths of Aristides" is a visual artistic masterpiece.
DOC Quarantine Nyon
Annet Betsalel, member of the Interreligious Jury of the Festival Visions du Réel Nyon 2020, reflects on the conditions of an online festival and presents a number of films of the competition for long documentaries.

Events

25.03.2020 to 29.03.2020
Judson Memorial Church, Washington Sq., New York
Looking Beyond the Screen: Spiritual Diversity and the Post-Secular in Contemporary Cinema
With New York City serving as a fascinating example of how cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity manifests itself on spiritual and secular planes, it is the aim of this seminar to explore the city’s vibrant film culture, the role of Christianity in a multi-faith society, and the expanding spiritual dimensions of film.
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23.02.2020
Haus der EKD am Gendarmenmarkt, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
Ecumenical Reception at the Berlinale 2020
The Catholic and the Evangelical Church in Germany invite to the Ecumenical Reception at the Berlinale 2020.
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