Jannis Niewöhner

Jannis Niewöhner is a German actor who has established himself in recent years as one of the most versatile performers of his generation. He first became known through youth films before making the leap to a wider audience with challenging roles in arthouse and cinema productions. An important work in his career is 4 KÖNIGE (2015, directed by Theresa von Eltz). In it, he plays Timo, a teenager with a difficult family history who spends Christmas in a psychiatric clinic. The film received a lot of attention at festivals and earned Niewöhner high praise for his intense performance. In 2016, he took on the lead role in JONATHAN, a film by Piotr J. Lewandowski. In the role of a young man confronted with the approaching death of his father and long-kept family secrets, Niewöhner demonstrated his ability to bring emotional depth and great sensitivity to the screen. His other works include productions such as “Ruby Red” (2013, directed by Felix Fuchssteiner), “Emerald Green” (2016, directed by Felix Fuchssteiner and Katharina Schöde), and “High Society” (2017, directed by Anika Decker). He has also appeared in historical films such as “The Young Karl Marx” (2017, directed by Raoul Peck). This range underscores his versatility and his desire to continually take on new roles. Jannis Niewöhner has received numerous awards for his performances. In 2017, he received the Bavarian Film Award for Best Young Actor, confirming his status as one of the most promising talents in German cinema. With roles such as those in 4 KÖNIGE and JONATHAN, he has proven that he is an integral part of contemporary filmmaking in both the German and international contexts.