Simon Jaquemet

Simon Jaquemet

Born 1978
Zürich, Switzerland

Biography

Simon Jaquemet studied Film Directing at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). Jaquemet’s first feature Chrieg premiered at the 2014 San Sebastian Film Festival in the New Directors section and was invited to festivals all over the world, winning the prestigious Max Ophüls Prize and several more awards. His second feature The Innocent premiered in TIFF’s 2018 Platform section, followed by the European Premiere at San Sebastian in the official selection.

Locarno Festival

Director

Movies
2018

The Innocent

2014

War

Short
2010

Laura's Party

2007

Block

2005

Die Burg

2003

Homeland

Screenwriter

Movies
2018

The Innocent

2014

War

Short
2010

Laura's Party

2005

Die Burg

Cinematographer

Short
2004

Identity Search (student film)