Jana and Jan
Jana und Jan
Synopsis
Fall 1989: Jan is almost 16. Caught while trying to escape to West Germany, he is transferred from prison to a juvenile detention center. Here, he meets Jana ... and what starts as a bet, becomes true love. When Jana gets pregnant, the situation spirals out of control. In the summer of 1990, Jana and Jan flee into the unknown, insecure future of a new Germany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Dziuba
- Screenplay & Story
- Helmut Dziuba, Manfred Härtel
- Original Score
- Christian Steyer
- Original Title
- Jana und Jan
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Dziuba
Helmut Dziuba, Manfred Härtel
Christian Steyer
Rita Reinhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Dziuba
Director
Helmut Dziuba
Writer
Rita Reinhardt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jana and Jan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jana and Jan about?
Fall 1989: Jan is almost 16. Caught while trying to escape to West Germany, he is transferred from prison to a juvenile detention center. Here, he meets Jana ... and what starts as a bet, becomes true love. When Jana gets pregnant, the situation spirals out of control. In the summer of 1990, Jana and Jan flee into the unknown, insecure future of a new Germany.
Who directed Jana and Jan?
Jana and Jan was directed by Helmut Dziuba.
Who stars in Jana and Jan?
The principal cast of Jana and Jan includes Kristin Scheffer, René Guß, Julia Brendler, Karin Gregorek, Peter Sodann.
When was Jana and Jan released and how long is it?
Jana and Jan was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Jana and Jan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jana and Jan was composed by Christian Steyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jana and Jan?
Jana and Jan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).