Robert K. Johnston

Professor of Theology and Culture
Country of origin: 
USA

Articles

Cannes International Film Festival, 2018: A Focus on the Marginalized
Member of the Ecumenical Jury in Cannes 2018 Robert K. Johnston analyzes the church film award winners of the festival, and identifies the focus on the marginalized as central issue of many festival films.
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The Meaning of Life
Robert K. Johnston, member of the Ecumenical Jury, reports on the Locarno Festival 2017, and reflects on religious elements of awarded films.
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Festivals

08.05.2018 to 19.05.2018
Cannes
71st Festival de Cannes
02.08.2017 to 12.08.2017
Locarno
70th Festival Locarno

Current issues

IN COMMUNION
The Faludi Ferenc Academy in Budapest announces its 23rd thematic international film festival and the related photo competition. This year...
Interfilm Magyarország / Interfilm Hungary established at the end of August
On August 28, 2020, 13 people founded the Interfilm Magyarország (Interfilm Hungary) Association.

Events

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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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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