Sukowa - Playful Like A Child(2024)

Sukowa - Playful Like A Child Synopsis

“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. Who says there are hardly any 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. The film chronicles the path of an internationally successful actress to this day.

Sukowa - Playful Like A Child (2024) is a documentary film directed by Irene Höfer, released on October 23, 2024 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Barbara Sukowa, Iris Berben, Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Margarethe von Trotta.