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Jan-Ole Gerster

b. 1978

German film director and screenwriter

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About Jan-Ole Gerster

Born 1978. Jan-Ole Gerster is a German film director, screenwriter, actor and director.

Jan-Ole Gerster (born 1978 in Hagen) is a German film director and screenwriter.

Life Gerster works as a film director and screenwriter in Germany.

He was a TorinoFilmLab AdaptLab participant in 2016.

Filmography 2004: Der Schmerz geht, der Film bleibt (documentary film, director) 2006: A Friend of Mine (actor) 2012: A Coffee in Berlin (director and screenwriter) 2019: Lara (director) 2025: Islands (director and screenwriter)

Awards 2013: Deutscher Filmpreis 2013: Romy 2013: New Faces Award 2019: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2019: Les Arcs Film Festival 2019: Filmfest München

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Important facts

Born
1978, Hagen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, actor, director
Nationality
Germany
Awards
Romy; European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year
Also known as
Jan Ole Gerster

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jan-Ole Gerster?

German film director and screenwriter

When was Jan-Ole Gerster born?

Jan-Ole Gerster was born in 1978 in Hagen.

What is Jan-Ole Gerster's occupation?

Jan-Ole Gerster is a film director, screenwriter, actor and director.

What nationality is Jan-Ole Gerster?

Jan-Ole Gerster is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan-Ole Gerster

· Wikidata: Q126730

· DBpedia: Jan-Ole Gerster

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