Ten acting talents from European films and series receive red-carpet treatment at this year's Berlin Film Festival. Selected for the Shooting Stars initiative taking place during the festival, the young actors will be presented to the media and industry and get a chance to strengthen their international careers.
From Denmark comes Marie Reuther, selected for her breakthrough role in the HBO series 'Kamikaze'. Her part as lead character Julie, who has lost her entire family in a plane crash, required her to be in almost every shot of the 8-part series. Reuther was rewarded with the Best Actress Award at Series Mania in Lille, France.
The selection committee highlights the young talent's performance with these words:
"Marie Reuther simply shines on screen. She is highly convincing in her embodiment of a character who goes through a remarkable trajectory of transformation, from desperation to rebirth, without sacrificing her singular elegance and dignity. Her face can express a multitude of feelings in a layered and versatile way and portray an angel and a tough cookie interchangeably. She makes everything fun to watch – a shooting star by all means."
Marie Reuther started acting in 2017 in various short films and on the stage. She received her theatre training at the Danish National School of the Performing Arts, graduating in 2020. Reuther recently had her debut at the Royal Danish Theatre in Molière's final work, 'The Imaginary Invalid'.
The Berlin Film Festival runs 10-20 February. See more at berlinale.de.
'Kamikaze' with Marie Reuther. Photo: Åsmund Sollihøgda
