Simon Jaquemet (b. 1978, Zurich) grew up on a farm not far from Basel. From 2001 to 2005 he studied film direction at Zurich University of the Arts. He wrote the screenplay for his graduation film, likewise for his subsequent two short films, Block (2007) and Laura's Party (2009), which were screened at more than thirty festivals. In addition he specialised in the music video genre and several of his pieces received domestic awards. He appeared in the credits as cameraman for a series of video art projects. War is his feature debut.
50. MFF Karlovy Vary
