Niels Arestrup
ActingAbout Niels Arestrup
Niels Arestrup was a French actor, film director and screenwriter. His father was Danish and his mother was French. He has won two César Awards for Best Supporting Actor for De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté and Un prophète, both films where he was directed by Jacques Audiard.
Niels Arestrup Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Niels Arestrup reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Niels Arestrup's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Niels Arestrup's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains See You Up There, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Niels Arestrup Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Niels Arestrup's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Niels Arestrup has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Divertimento | Sergiu Celibidache | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Villa Caprice | Luc Germon | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | At Eternity's Gate | Madman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | See You Up There | Marcel Péricourt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Return to Montauk | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | By the Sea | Michel | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | So Long Africa | Jacques | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Dune | Ruben | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 96 heures | Victor Kancel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Diplomacy | General Dietrich von Choltitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The French Minister | Claude Maupas | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Our Children | André Pinget | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | War Horse | Grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | You Will Be My Son | Paul de Marseul | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Small World | Thomas Senn | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Big Picture | Bartholomé | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sarah's Key | Jules Dufaure | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Farewell | Vallier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Prophet | César Luciani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly | Roussin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Candidate | Georges | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fragments of Antonin | le professeur Lantier | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Beat That My Heart Skipped | Robert Seyr | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Speak to Me of Love | Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Private Affair | Le père de Rachel | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lulu Kreutz's Picnic | Jascha Steg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rewind | Fabrice Rivail | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Albert Savarus | Albert Savarus | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Meeting Venus | Zoltan Szanto | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Ruelle au clair de lune | Professeur Hans Klemm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Charlie Dingo | William | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | La Rumba | Detaix | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Among Wolves | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Diesel | Nelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sincerely Charlotte | Mathieu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Future Is Woman | Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | One Man's War | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Alone | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | La Femme flic | Dominique Allier, le photographe de la MJC | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Memoirs of a French Whore | André | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Song of Roland | Le commerçant / Oton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Sorceror's Apprentice | Danton | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Plus ça va, moins ça va | Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Big Night | Léon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | A Second Chance | Henri Lanot | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Tomorrow's Children | Philippe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Lumière | Nano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Je Tu Il Elle | Truck Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Stavisky... | Rudolph, le secrétaire de Trotski | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Miss O'Gynie and the Flower Men | Yves | Flop | Similar → |
Niels Arestrup - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Niels Arestrup?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Niels Arestrup is "See You Up There" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Niels Arestrup acted in?
Niels Arestrup has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Niels Arestrup?
Other notable films include "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly", "A Prophet", and "Sarah's Key".