Henri Nannen was born on December 25, 1913 in Emden, Germany. He was a writer and director, known for Russische Skizzen (1958), 40 Jahre Jugend forscht - Der Film (2005) and 50 Jahre Jugend forscht - Der Jubiläumsfilm (2015). He was married to Eske Nannen, Martha Kimm and Edita Zedlitz. He died on October 13, 1996 in Hannover, Germany.