Christin Freitag

Christin Freitag

41 · Born: May 15, 1984

Personal Details

BornMay 15, 1984 Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Biography

Christin Freitag is a multifaceted creative force, hailing from the picturesque shores of the Baltic Sea in Germany.

As a proud alumnus of the esteemed German Film and Television Academy Berlin, Freitag's cinematic journey began with a personal and poignant documentary, Festivities, which tells the story of her grandparents and garnered the German Short Film Award in 2012.

Freitag's feature film debut, Let The Bell Ring, is a gripping and intense drama set against the gritty backdrop of California's boxing scene. This critically acclaimed film earned a nomination for the German Newcomer Award FIRST STEPS in 2018 and made its international premiere at the prestigious Film Festival in Zürich.

Let The Bell Ring also received widespread acclaim at its German premiere at the Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis, where it won several awards, including Best Student Picture, Best Cinematography, and the Audience Award. The film's North American premiere at the DOC L.A. was no less impressive, as it took home top honors in all three categories.

With her impressive body of work, Freitag has established herself as a talented and innovative filmmaker, capable of crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Career

2018