Claudio von Planta

Renowned for his compelling documentaries, Claudio von Planta was born in 1959 in Basel, Switzerland. Spanning a career from the late 80s to the present day, von Planta's expertise lies predominantly in the documentary genre, with his most acclaimed works being the riveting "The Long Way Round" and "The Long Way Down." While he may not have won awards at major film festivals, his work has garnered critical acclaim for its raw and authentic storytelling. Claudio von Planta is a director who deeply understands and enjoys the unique power of documentaries to reveal the truths of our complex world.