Thomas Jahn
German director and screenwriter
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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July 9th, 1249 776 years ago
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July 9th, 1777 248 years ago
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