Margarethe von Trotta - Actor Profile

Margarethe von Trotta

Directing
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
48Total Films
9.2 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 21, 1942
Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

About Margarethe von Trotta

Margarethe von Trotta (born 21 February 1942) is a German film director, screenwriter, and actress. She has been referred to as a "leading force" of the New German Cinema movement. Description above from the Wikipedia article Margarethe von Trotta, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Margarethe von Trotta reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Margarethe von Trotta's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Margarethe von Trotta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Alida Valli: In Her Own Words, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Margarethe von Trotta Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Margarethe von Trotta's career based on audience ratings.

★9.2
Alida Valli: In Her Own Words (2021) movie poster
★9.2

Alida Valli: In Her Own Words: A complete and never-before-seen portrait of the life of a young girl from Pula (Istria) who quickly became one of the m

Alida Valli: In Her Own Words

2021•Documentary
★9.0
It Could Have Been Worse - Mario Adorf (2019) movie poster
★9.0

It Could Have Been Worse - Mario Adorf: Portrays the film star Mario Adorf and his passion for acting, the stage, the cinema, singing and writing. Together with

It Could Have Been Worse - Mario Adorf

2019•Documentary
★7.3
Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970) movie poster
★7.3

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?: The life of a married Munich technical draftsman with a son.

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

1970•Drama
★7.1
Volonté: The Man of a Thousand Faces (2024) movie poster
★7.1

Volonté: The Man of a Thousand Faces: A documentary exploring the life and legacy of renowned Italian actor Gian Maria Volonté, featuring insights from his co

Volonté: The Man of a Thousand Faces

2024•Documentary
★7.0
The Atlantic Swimmers (1976) movie poster
★7.0

The Atlantic Swimmers: Munich Heinz and Herbert wants to escape the torturous confines of their home by swimming across the Atlantic.

The Atlantic Swimmers

1976•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Margarethe von Trotta.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Sukowa - Playful Like A Child - Flop Similar →
2024 Volonté: The Man of a Thousand Faces Self Hit Similar →
2022 Come With Me to the Cinema – The Gregors Self Flop Similar →
2022 Margarethe von Trotta: A Women's Director Self - Filmmaker Average Similar →
2021 Alida Valli: In Her Own Words Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 It Could Have Been Worse - Mario Adorf Herself Super Hit Similar →
2019 Rosa Luxemburg: Der Preis der Freiheit herself Flop Similar →
2018 Searching for Ingmar Bergman Self - Filmmaker Average Similar →
2018 Sympathisanten - Unser deutscher Herbst Self Flop Similar →
2016 Les réalisatrices contemporaines: l'état des choses Self Flop Similar →
2014 Gian Luigi Rondi - Vita, cinema, passione Self Flop Similar →
2014 Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women Self Hit Similar →
2014 Forbidden Films Herself Hit Similar →
2011 Nuits transparentes - Flop Similar →
2008 Screenwriters on Screenwriting - Flop Similar →
2008 Foreign Directors on Directing - Flop Similar →
2005 Von Sex bis Simmel Self Average Similar →
1995 The Night of the Filmmakers Self Flop Similar →
1989 The Heart and the Legs Self Flop Similar →
1988 Calling the Shots Self Flop Similar →
1985 Hands Up! Self (1981 footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1984 Blaubart Jutta Flop Similar →
1983 Sheer Madness - Hit Similar →
1978 Cinématon N°576 Flop Similar →
1978 Germany in Autumn Self (uncredited) Average Similar →
1977 Beer Chase Frau mit Kind Average Similar →
1976 Coup de Grâce Sophie de Reval Average Similar →
1976 The American Soldier Maid Average Similar →
1976 The Atlantic Swimmers Schwimmlehrerin Hit Similar →
1975 Georginas Gründe Kate Theory Flop Similar →
1975 Das Andechser Gefühl - Average Similar →
1975 The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1974 An Invitation to the Hunt Paulette Flop Similar →
1974 Stayover in Tirol Katja Flop Similar →
1973 Desaster Ulla Werther Flop Similar →
1972 A Free Woman Elisabeth Junker Average Similar →
1972 The Morals of Ruth Halbfass Doris Vogelsang Flop Similar →
1971 Beware of a Holy Whore Babs Average Similar →
1971 The Sudden Wealth of the Poor People of Kombach Sophie Hit Similar →
1971 Paul Esbeck Ute Flop Similar →
1970 Gods of the Plague Margarethe Average Similar →
1970 Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? - Hit Similar →
1970 Drücker Gitte Flop Similar →
1970 Baal Sophie Average Similar →
1969 Brandstifter Anka Average Similar →
1969 Spielst Du mit schrägen Vögeln Helga Flop Similar →
1967 Tränen trocknet der Wind - Average Similar →
1966 Das Vergnügen, anständig zu sein Zimmermädchen Flop Similar →

Margarethe von Trotta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Margarethe von Trotta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margarethe von Trotta is "Alida Valli: In Her Own Words" with a rating of 9.2/10.

How many movies has Margarethe von Trotta acted in?

Margarethe von Trotta has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Margarethe von Trotta?

Other notable films include "It Could Have Been Worse - Mario Adorf", "Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?", and "Volonté: The Man of a Thousand Faces".