Jo Baier


Jo Baier is a German film director and writer. He directed more than twenty films since 1982 and is known for Operation Valkyrie, Henri 4 and . He is married to Gertrud Baier.

Early life and education

Baier was born in Munich. He studied drama, German and English at the Ludwig Maximilians University. He graduated with a doctorate in 1980. Since 1979 he has directed primarily television documentaries and dramas.
As he grew up in a Bavarian village, his movies are often influenced by his childhood experiences.

Awards

Baier has received the Grimme-Preis and German Television Award. For , his debut as a theatrical director, he was nominated for the German Film Award.

Selected filmography

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