Can Tanyol was born in Germany as a child of Turkish immigrants. His films are about the multicultural society. He tells the stories of the minorities he grew up with and of their courageous contribution to a colorful Europe. He studies directing at the Film University Babelsberg. After his award-winning short films SU GIBI and BOOM PENG PENSIONERS, Can Tanyol wrote and directed the film VERRÜCKTES BLUT - CRAZY BLOOD. He is currently developing his first feature film.