Michael Koch

Director, Screenwriter, Actor

Born in 1982 in Lucerne, Switzerland. He worked as an actor for theatre and film prior to studying filmmaking at KHM (Kunsthochschule für Medien) in Cologne. In 2008 he graduated with a degree from KHM. He received the German Short Film Award in 2009 and a special mention at the Berlinale for POLAR (2008). His first feature-length film, MARIJA (2016), premiered in Competition at Locarno Film Festival.

Filmography
(a selection)

Director

2022
Drii Winter by Michael Koch
2016
Marija by Michael Koch
2010
Heavy On The Way by Michael Koch
2008
Polar by Michael Koch
2006
Spieler by Michael Koch
2006
Beckenrand by Michael Koch
2005
Wir sind dir treu by Michael Koch

Screenwriter

2022
Drii Winter by Michael Koch
2016
Marija by Michael Koch

Actor

2007
Liebe und Wahn by Mike Huber
2003
Achtung, fertig, Charlie! by Mike Eschmann

Awards

(a selection)

2023
Genève, Swiss Film Award 2023, Best Screenplay (Nomination) in Drii Winter
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