“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
Irene Höfer, Anke Sterneborg
Nominated for:
Granit – Hofer Dokumentarfilmpreis
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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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 |


