Sisters Apart
2021 | 93 min | Drama
Grimme Award-winning war drama about a German-Kurdish Bundeswehr soldier who gets caught between the fronts in Iraq.
Christoph Letkowski
ActorChristoph Letkowski is a German actor and musician known for his versatile roles in film and television. In the drama IN THE FIRE - TWO SISTERS (2020), directed by Daphne Charizani, he plays the role of Alex Breidmeier. In DOWN MIDDLE CHIN (2011), directed by Nicolas Wackerbarth, he plays Bastian.
His other well-known films include “Feuchtgebiete” (2013) by David Wnendt, in which he can be seen as Robin. In “Lindenberg! Mach dein Ding” (2019) by Hermine Huntgeburth, he took on the role of Hans. On television, he appeared in the series “Schneller als die Angst” (2021) as Markus Fechner.
Christoph Letkowski impresses with his wide range of roles and is one of the most versatile actors in the German film scene.
Films
Lower Upper Cut
2011 | 92 min | Drama
In this self-reflective improv film, an acting class prepares for a crucial final audition that will decide the rest of their careers.
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Nunca Más - No More War In Colombia?
2018 | 36 min | Documentary
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