Christoph von Dohnányi

Acting

Freshness: Feb 07, 2026

5Total Films

5.2 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 8, 1929

Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Christoph von Dohnányi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Christoph von Dohnányi's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Christoph von Dohnányi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Elektra, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Christoph von Dohnányi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christoph von Dohnányi's career based on audience ratings.

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Elektra: The Martin Kušej production of Richard Strauss's "Elektra", filmed live at the Opernhaus Zurich on 30 November and 4 Dec

Elektra

2005

★0.0

Everything you wanted to know about conductors but were afraid to ask (1993) movie poster

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Everything you wanted to know about conductors but were afraid to ask: Documentary about the state of the conducting world in the 1990s. Broadcast as part of the BBC OMNIBUS strand of documen

Everything you wanted to know about conductors but were afraid to ask

1993•Music

★0.0

Sir George Solti: Journey of a Lifetime (2012) movie poster

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Sir George Solti: Journey of a Lifetime: This fantastic documentary celebrates the 100th birthday of Sir Georg Solti, one of the 20th century's most brilliant co

Sir George Solti: Journey of a Lifetime

2012•Documentary

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Ariadne auf Naxos - Zurich (2008) movie poster

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Ariadne auf Naxos - Zurich: Ariadne auf Naxos is one of many beautifully crafted operas created by Richard Strauss and his librettist Hugo von Hofma

Ariadne auf Naxos - Zurich

2008

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The Story of a Concert (1966) movie poster

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The Story of a Concert: A German Film Award winning documentary following the rehearsal by the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra of Brahms’s piano c

The Story of a Concert

1966•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Christoph von Dohnányi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	Sir George Solti: Journey of a Lifetime	Self	Flop	Similar →
2008	Ariadne auf Naxos - Zurich	-	Flop	Similar →
2005	Elektra	Conductor	Flop	Similar →
1993	Everything you wanted to know about conductors but were afraid to ask	Self	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Story of a Concert	Self / Conductor	Flop	Similar →

Christoph von Dohnányi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christoph von Dohnányi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christoph von Dohnányi is "Elektra" with a rating of 5.2/10.

How many movies has Christoph von Dohnányi acted in?

Christoph von Dohnányi has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Christoph von Dohnányi?

Other notable films include "Everything you wanted to know about conductors but were afraid to ask", "Sir George Solti: Journey of a Lifetime", and "Ariadne auf Naxos - Zurich".