Janus Metz
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- September 27, 1974 in Denmark
- Active Years
- 2007–2026 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 17 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Janus Metz Pedersen (also known as Janus Metz).
Born: September 27, 1974.
Nationality: Danish.
Profession: Film director, television director, and documentary filmmaker.
Known for/Credits:
Films: Armadillo (2010), Borg vs McEnroe (2017), All the Old Knives (2022).
TV/Miniseries: ZeroZeroZero (2020) (episodes), Andor (2025) (series).
Awards/Achievements: Won the Grand Prix of the Cannes film festival's Critic's week for Armadillo (2010).
Education (from Danish Wikipedia): Cand.comm. at Roskilde Universitetscenter with International Studies as a minor.
Janus Metz Pedersen, also known as Janus Metz, is a Danish film, television, and documentary director born on September 27, 1974. He is recognized for directing the films Armadillo (2010), Borg vs McEnroe (2017), and All the Old Knives (2022). His film Armadillo, which follows a group of Danish soldiers in Afghanistan, won the Grand Prix of the Cannes film festival's Critic's week. His television credits include directing episodes of the miniseries ZeroZeroZero (2020) and the series Andor (2025). Pedersen is a prize-winning director who earned a Cand.comm. degree from Roskilde Universitetscenter, where he also studied International Studies.
"Janus Metz Pedersen, also known as Janus Metz, is a Danish film, television, and documentary director born on September 27, 1974. He is
Career overview
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Name: Janus Metz Pedersen (also known as Janus Metz).
Born: September 27, 1974, in Denmark.
Profession: Danish film and television director, documentary filmmaker.
Key Works (Films):
Armadillo (2010) - about Danish soldiers in Afghanistan. Won Grand Prix of the Cannes film festival's Critic's week.
Borg vs McEnroe (2017).
All the Old Knives (2022).
Key Works (TV):
ZeroZeroZero (2020) - episodes of the miniseries.
Andor (2025) - episodes of the series.
Education: Cand.comm. at Roskilde Universitetscenter with International Studies as a minor (Source [5]).
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Janus Metz Pedersen, also known as Janus Metz, is a Danish film and television director and documentary filmmaker born on September 27, 1974, in Denmark. He is recognized for his work in both film and television. His directing career includes the 2010 film Armadillo, which follows a group of Danish soldiers at the front line in Afghanistan. This film earned him international recognition and won the Grand Prix of the Cannes film festival's Critic's week.
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Pedersen has directed several other notable films, including Borg vs McEnroe in 2017 and All the Old Knives in 2022. In addition to his feature film work, he has directed episodes for television productions. His television credits include episodes of the 2020 miniseries ZeroZeroZero and the series Andor, which is associated with 2025. He holds a Cand.comm. degree from Roskilde Universitetscenter, where he also studied International Studies as a minor.
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"Janus Metz Pedersen, also known as Janus Metz, is a Danish film and television director and documentary filmmaker born on September 27, 1974, in Denmark. He is recognized for his work in both film and television. His directing career includes the 2010 film Armadillo, which follows a group of Danish soldiers at the front line in Afghanistan. This film earned him international recognition and won the Grand Prix of the Cannes film festival's Critic's week.
Pedersen has directed several other notable films, including Borg vs McEnroe in 2017 and All the Old Knives in 2022. In addition to his feature film work, he has directed episodes for television productions. His television credits include episodes of the 2020 miniseries ZeroZeroZero and the series Andor, which is associated with 2025. He holds a Cand.comm. degree from Roskilde Universitetscenter, where he also studied International Studies as a minor."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- UNABOMBER (2026) Director
- Rescue (2026) Screenplay
- Andor (2022) Director
- All the Old Knives (2022) Director
- ZeroZeroZero (2020) Executive Producer
- ZeroZeroZero (2020) Director
- Heartbound (2018) Director
- Heartbound (2018) Writer
- Borg vs McEnroe (2017) Director
- Det korte liv (2015) Writer
- Det korte liv (2015) Director
- True Detective (2014) Director
- The Expedition to the End of the World (2013) Writer
- Rupture (2011) Director
- Rupture (2011) Writer
- Armadillo (2010) Director
- Fishing for Love (2007) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Janus Metz best known for?
Janus Metz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including UNABOMBER (2026), Andor (2022), All the Old Knives (2022), ZeroZeroZero (2020).
When and where was Janus Metz born?
Janus Metz was born on September 27, 1974 in Denmark.
How many credits does Janus Metz have?
Janus Metz has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.
What is Janus Metz's background in cinema and television?
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