Jan

Synopsis

The Guler family have a dream: to take their son Jan to the pinnacle of world tennis. While his peers embark on apprenticeships or attend gymnasium classes, Jan joins the professional players' training camp. It's a huge challenge for the whole family. Over a period of five years, the film follows the Guler family on their road to success, showing first-hand how they cope with the sporting, family and social demands of a professional sports career. Little by little, Jan grows into a young man.

Director

Benjamin Kempf

Written by

Rafael Benito

Music

Bernd Schurer

Studio

Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion

Released

25 January 2013

Genres

Documentary