Johan Knattrup Jensen

Johan Knattrup Jensen

Director, writer

Johan Knattrup Jensen (b. 1979) is an award-winning writer and director from Copenhagen, Denmark. He works within the fields of film, theatre, photography, and art performances, and often likes to mix up the different formats and genres, but with a deep focus on the psychological and emotional impact of the story. Graduated from Danish independent film school Super16 in 2012, and have been selected for several film and talent development programs. His work have been selected to festivals and events all over the world, among these New York Film Festival, Geneva International Film Festival, Festival Du Nouveau Cinema, as well as all major Danish festivals. He has done performances and exhibitions at galleries and contemporary art centers, also all over the world. In 2013 he was awarded a grant for continuation of his artistic work by the Danish Arts Council.