Jannis Niewöhner

Personal context

Summary

Jannis Niewöhner is a German actor known for the Ruby Red trilogy, Jonathan, Je suis Karl, and Munich: The Edge of War. His roles range from romantic and literary dramas to stories about political extremism and social conflict. In interviews, he has said the film industry still needs more diversity and has criticized the rise of the AfD and the broader right-wing movement. He also supported the #sicherheim campaign against domestic violence and signed the #LeaveNoOneBehind appeal for refugees; in later interviews, he has called on men to confront patriarchal structures.