Johannes Herwig

Johannes Herwig, born in 1979 in Leipzig-Connewitz, studied sociology and psychology. He subsequently worked in the cultural sector and was a co-founder of the Phase IV film gallery in Dresden. As an author, he often explores themes such as rebellion and friendship, sometimes in historical settings. His debut novel, Bis die Sterne zittern, received the Paul Maar Prize for Young Talent and was nominated for the 2018 German Youth Literature Prize. In 2024, Herwig received the Anna Seghers Prize.