Jan Gassmann

Swiss maestro of intimate human narratives, Jan Gassmann was born in 1981 in Zurich, Switzerland. Active in the film industry since the early 2000s, he has primarily worked within the documentary and drama genres, with notable works including "Chrigu" and "Europe, She Loves". Despite his relatively young career, Gassmann has already seen success at major film festivals, receiving a nomination for Best Documentary Film at the Swiss Film Prize for "Chrigu".

Gassmann's authorial style is characterized by its rawness and honesty, often exploring the human condition in its most vulnerable states. As a person, Jan Gassmann is a compassionate observer, his lens always seeking to understand and empathize with his subjects rather than judge or stereotype them.