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Pastor
Country of origin
Germany

Lilly Schaack (*1992) is a pastor at St. Peter’s Church Lübeck, a church in the heart of the city focusing on new and experimental ways of ‘being a church’ and offering a space for cultural and artistic events. Before starting her job as a pastor in Lübeck, Lilly worked at the EU office of the German Protestant Church in Brussels, Belgium. She originally studied theology, English and education in Kiel, Berlin and Durham (UK). She is particularly interested in the intersection of religion, society, art and politics, as well as storytelling and the question of truth. Being a movie enthusiast, the Nordic Film Days in Lübeck 2024 are her first jury membership.

Festivals

Current issues

"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.
The FilmFestival Cottbus is one of the most significant international festivals dedicated to contemporary Eastern European cinema. Its three competitive sections feature films, youth films, and short films highlight exceptional talent, bold narratives, and innovative cinematic perspectives. Report by Ágoston Gőbel and Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2

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