Jana and Jan(1992)
Jana und Jan
Jana and 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.
Jana and Jan (1992) is a drama film directed by Helmut Dziuba, released on May 26, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Kristin Scheffer, René Guß, Julia Brendler and Karin Gregorek. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Helmut Dziuba
- Writers:
- Helmut Dziuba, Manfred Härtel
- Production:
- ZDF, DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
- Status:
- Released
Jana and Jan Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kristin Scheffer
Kristin Scheffer
as Jana
- René Guß
René Guß
as Jan
Julia Brendler
as Julia
Karin Gregorek
as Natter
Peter Sodann
as Chef
- Dirk Müller
Dirk Müller
- Harald Warmbrunn
Harald Warmbrunn
Bärbel Röhl
- Eduard Burza
Eduard Burza
Key crew
Directed by Helmut Dziuba, written by Helmut Dziuba and Manfred Härtel.
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Jana and Jan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 5 ratings.
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Jana and Jan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jana and Jan online?
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Who stars in Jana and Jan?
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The main cast of Jana and Jan (1992) includes Kristin Scheffer, René Guß, Julia Brendler, Karin Gregorek and Peter Sodann. The film was directed by Helmut Dziuba. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jana and Jan released?
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Jana and Jan was released on May 26, 1992 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Jana and Jan worth watching?
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Jana and Jan (1992) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.