“Acting is something anyone can do,” says Barbara Sukowa. “It’s completely intuitive and instinctual, much like a child dressing up.” Those who have worked with her say that what she does is true artistry.
Barbara Sukowa, a star of Fassbinder’s films, an icon, and a role model, shows that there are indeed interesting roles for women beyond forty. New challenges continually come her way. A few years past normal retirement age, she is launching into a remarkable new chapter. Sukowa – Spielen wie ein Kind (Barbara Sukowa – playful like a child) chronicles the path of an internationally successful actress to this day.
Barbara Sukowa – Playful Like a Child
Anke Sterneborg, Irene Höfer
Nominated for:
Granit – Hofer Dokumentarfilmpreis
Born in Erlangen. Studied Art History, Theater and Journalism in Munich and Berlin. Worked as a freelance film journalist for print and online media. Active as a director.
| 2023 | Iris | Dokumentarfilm Co-Regie |
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| 2024 | Sukowa - spielen wie ein Kind | Dokumentarfilm | 2024 |
Born in Berlin. Studied film and television studies at the FU Berlin. Worked on cinema and television productions as an author and producer. Active as producer, author and director.
| 2009 | Phantastische Lügen – die Malerei des Jonas Burgert | TV-Dokumentation | |
| 2011 | Ma vie/ mein Leben – Udo Jürgens | TV Co-Regie |
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| Ma vie/ mein Leben - die Mode-Ikone Sonia Rykiel – rebellisch und visionär | TV Co-Regie |
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| 2012 | Mütter und Töchter | TV Co-Regie |
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| Bud Spencer | TV-Dokumentation Co-Regie |
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| Nan Goldin – the Record of Real Life | Dokumentarfilm Co-Regie |
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| 2016 | Botticelli Inferno | Dokumentarfilm Co-Regie |
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| 2024 | Sukowa - spielen wie ein Kind | Dokumentarfilm Co-Regie |
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