Charles Martig
Charles Martig (born September 19, 1965 in Brig ) is a Swiss theologian , media scientist , digital marketing expert and film journalist.
Life
Martig studied theology , communication and media studies at the Universities of Friborg (Switzerland) and Amsterdam . From 1994 to 2014 he worked for the Catholic Media Service as a film commissioner. From 2002 to 2014 he was the managing director of this nonprofit organization in Zurich . Martig has been Director of the Catholic Media Center in Zurich since 2015 . From 2002 to 2008 he was a lecturer in the field of practical theology and media studies at the University of Friborg (Switzerland). In 2007 he became a cinema of irritation because of the dissertation supervised by Leo Karrer . Lars von Trier's theological and aesthetic challenge for Dr. theol. PhD. Charles Martig completed an Executive MBA Marketing at the HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Zurich in 2019. He advises nonprofit organizations and is a lecturer in advanced training for digital marketing at the ZHAW School of Management and Law.
Martig is a member of the Swiss Association of Film Journalists SVFJ and the Zurich Public Relations Society. This belongs to the Swiss PR Association, which operates under PR suisse . He is also a member of the international research group RFM Religion Film Media.
Charles Martig practices Japanese martial arts: 5th Dan Aikido and 3rd Dan Jōdō .
Works (selection)
- Huge victims: film talks with René Girard and Lars von Trier ; KIM Cologne, 2000, ISBN 3-934311-07-5
- Dream worlds: the cinematic look inside ; Schüren Marburg, 2003, ISBN 3-89472-341-6
- Eros and Religion: Exploring the Realm of the Senses ; Schüren Marburg, 2007, ISBN 3-89472-480-3
- Cinema of irritation. Lars von Trier's theological and aesthetic challenge ; Schüren Marburg, 2008, ISBN 978-3-89472-532-7
- For mature adults only. Catholic film work in Switzerland ; NZN at TVZ Zurich, 2011, ISBN 978-3-290-20075-6
- Spaces, bodies and icons: (post) denominational film iconographies ; Schüren Marburg, 2013, ISBN 978-3-89472-753-6
Articles and TV appearances (selection)
- Charles Martig: Live commentary in the studio of SRF television "Pope Francis in Geneva, June 21, 2018"
- Charles Martig : Church in Web 2.0. Euphoria or critical reluctance? in: Medienheft from May 11, 2009
- Charles Martig : Facebook - "The Social Network" in: Medienheft from September 27, 2010
- Charles Martig : Appearance on SRF Radio on the subject of " Religion on the Screen - Between Fascination and Skepticism"
- Charles Martig : Appearance on SRF television on the topic "Jesus in focus - the conversation about the film"
Web links
- Literature by and about Charles Martig in the catalog of the German National Library
- Charles Martig on the LinkedIn website
- Charles Martig on Twitter
- Catholic media center in Zurich
Individual evidence
- ↑ SVFJ: Swiss Association of film journalists and film journalists
- ↑ ZPRG: Zurich Public Relations Association
- ↑ International Research Group Religion Film Media
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Martig, Charles |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss theologian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 19, 1965 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brig |