Jan Kounen

Jan Kounen after completing his studies at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Nice, where he directed his earliest shorts, Jan Kounen worked as an assistant cameraman and director on numerous videos and documentaries. In 1989, he drew considerable attention with the short film Gisele Kerosene, which was awarded the Grand Prix in its category at the Festival du Film Fantastique at Avoriaz. During the early 1990s, Kounen worked prolifically in advertising and… (more)