Above Us Only Sky
2011 | 86 min | Drama
Suddenly alone, Martha (Sandra Hüller) questions her entire life. What was real, what was an illusion? A quiet, powerful journey to find oneself.
Jan Schomburg
DirectorJan Schomburg is a German director and screenwriter known for his work in independent cinema. He made his feature film debut with "Above Us Only Sky" in 2011, which received critical acclaim. Schomburg's other notable works include "Unsere Zeit ist jetzt" (2016) and "Wie ich lernte, bei mir selbst Kind zu sein" (2019). While he hasn't achieved wide international recognition, his films have been well-received in the German film industry. Jan Schomburg's career continues to evolve, with a focus on crafting intimate and thought-provoking stories.
Films
Lose My Self
2014 | 89 min | Drama
Lena Ferben loses her entire memory in one fell swoop. Diagnosis: retrograde amnesia due to undiagnosed meningitis.
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2016 | 22 min | Drama
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In Heaven's Meadow
2018 | 30 min | Drama
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2018 | 16 min | Drama
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For The Time Being
2018 | 44 min | Drama
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Herbstflattern
2013 | 66 min | Drama
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In My Skin
2019 | 72 min | Documentary
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1986
2019 | 77 min | Drama
Elena is a student in Minsk making illegal deals in the Chernobyl death zone to save her father from going to prison. She is in an intense but increasingly destructive love affair with Viktor. When her father is arrested for illegal metal trading and tax evasion, in order to continue his business, she has to keep traveling to the Chernobyl restricted zone. She is fascinated by the deceptive beauty, but soon her life seems contaminated by a destructive force. "A very potent film, both dramaturgically ...
Liberation
2017 | 24 min | Shorts
Jane is a boxer preparing for the championship of her life. She wants to win but it's difficult to keep focus when her girlfriend Tanja wants to start a family. When Jane meets Karoline new emotions arises and she decides to leave Tanja. The training escalates, and suddenly Jane seems to be unable to get the firm foothold that she so desperately needs in both her life and in her career.