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Janina Stopper

Actor
Janina Stopper has been one of the most recognizable faces in German film and television for many years. Her career began at a young age and developed through numerous roles in TV productions, cinema films, and sophisticated series. She appears in various formats and combines continuous acting work with a noticeable versatility. A key current title in her filmography is ABENDLAND from 2024, directed by Omer Fast, in which she plays an important role. The project attracted attention due to its social approach and the director's clear visual signature. In addition, Stopper's participation in Bloch: Die Wut from 2006, an episode of the well-known film series, is well documented, in which she plays a memorable role. She also appears in Eine wie diese from 2015, another production that underlines her firm place in German television. In addition to her film appearances, Janina Stopper has appeared in numerous series, repeatedly embodying emotionally complex characters that showcase her acting range. In the course of her career, she has also received an award for her work at the Film University Babelsberg, further confirming her continuous professional development.

Films

Abendland

Abendland

By Omer Fast

2024 | 115 min | Drama

Germany has become a failed state. Climate activists live out their utopia in the forest and fight forest workers, who threaten their dream.

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2021 | 103 min | Comedy

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