ALISSA JUNGAlissa Jung flows between medicine and cinema, two practices united by curiosity about the human condition. Through her heartfelt acting, directing, and writing, she shapes stories with honesty and steady clarity.

Her medical training sharpened her awareness of fragility and resilience, deepening the empathy that fuels her art, and allowing her to flow into all disciplines like a river.

Her debut feature as director, Paternal Leave, is an exploration of care, identity, and responsibility. Whether in front of the camera or behind it, she works to reveal the intricate psychology of being human.