Jochen Kuhn (1954, Wiesbaden) studied Fine Arts in Hamburg. He has worked in film since 1971, as a writer, painter, composer, cameraman, and director. In his films, he approaches everyday stories with contemplation, irony, and humour. His work has been shown worldwide at numerous festivals. Kuhn is a member of the Academy of Arts in Berlin and the German Film Academy. He teaches at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in Ludwigsburg. Selected filmography: Hotel Acapulco (1987), the five-part series Recently (1999-2004), the three-part series Sunday (2005-2012).