Markus is a German director based in London. Due to his interest in human stories and destinies, and after having directed commercials and dramas for the past five years, his focus has naturally shifted towards documentaries. The emotional involvement conveyed by real people, living real stories, intrigue him intrinsically and inspire his narratives. Besides ‘Volver a Nacer - Born Again’ he is currently in post-production on another documentary called ‘Mind Mending’ set in Portugal, California and the UK, about a young stroke victim’s recovery through music.
Markus has a reputation for spotting great characters and revealing their inner worlds. His films are often directed with visual flair, creating extensive moods, helped by carefully crafted soundscapes and original soundtracks.