Sebastian Ko

A visionary of hard-hitting German cinema, Sebastian Ko was born in 1971 in Königstein im Taunus, Germany. His directorial career spans from the early 2000s to present, with a primary focus on the drama and thriller genres, evident in his acclaimed films such as "We Monsters" and "SOKO Leipzig". He has been recognized in the film industry with a nomination for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival for "We Monsters", and his work is characterized by its raw emotional intensity and meticulous attention to character development. Through his lens, Ko does not shy away from the uncomfortable truths, forcing his audience to confront the darkest corners of the human psyche with an unflinching gaze.