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Baran bo Odar is credited as a film director and film screenwriter. Baran bo Odar was born on April 18, 1978 in Olten, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. That works out to 48 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Television and Film Munich. Credited works include Dark.
My Take
Baran bo Odar is, to me, one of the most distinctive storytelling minds working in television. Dark rewired what I expected from a streaming series, trusting the audience to follow a dense web of time loops without hand-holding, and 1899 doubled down on that ambition. Born in Switzerland and trained in Munich, he and his partner Jantje Friese proved that a German-language vision could command a global Netflix audience on its own terms. I respect filmmakers who refuse to over-explain, and he is exactly that. Whatever he builds next, I will be watching closely, because I trust him to take real risks.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Baran bo Odar
- Name (Japanese)
- バラン・ボー・オダー
- Reading
- ばらん・ぼー・おだー
- Born
- April 18, 1978 (age 48)
- Origin
- Olten, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film screenwriter / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
2. Background
- University
- University of Television and Film Munich
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Dark |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.baranboodar.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/baranboodar/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baran%20bo%20Odar
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AA%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2883803
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Baran bo Odar born?
Baran bo Odar was born on April 18, 1978 and is 48 years old.
Where is Baran bo Odar from?
Baran bo Odar is from Olten, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.
What does Baran bo Odar do?
Baran bo Odar works as film director, screenwriter, film screenwriter, director.
Where did Baran bo Odar study?
Baran bo Odar attended University of Television and Film Munich.
What is Baran bo Odar known for?
Baran bo Odar's notable works include Dark.
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