Thomas Jahn

German director and screenwriter

Thomas Jahn - German director and screenwriter
Born

July 9th, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Birth occurred on July 9, 1965, in Germany. Worked on various film projects throughout a career in directing and screenwriting. Directed the film 'Mido Zushi', which reflects a mix of artistic creativity and poignant storytelling. Collaborated on multiple projects within the German film industry, contributing to the development of screenplays and directing notable films.

Directed the film 'Mido Zushi'

Worked on several notable German films

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