Margarethe Tiesel

Margarethe Tiesel is one of the most influential character actresses in the German-speaking world. Coming from the theater, she has established herself in cinema and television with nuanced, often uncompromising roles. In ROCK ‘N’ ROLL RINGO (2024, directed by Dominik Galizia), she plays Inge and, as part of the ensemble, provides a striking counterpoint to the film's rough fairground world. Tiesel gained international recognition for Paradies: Liebe, which was screened in competition at Cannes and earned her the Austrian Film Award for Best Actress for her uncompromising lead role. In Der Goldene Handschuh, she plays Gerda Voss, a disturbingly realistic supporting role that earned her a nomination for the German Film Award. Her versatility is reflected in recurring TV formats and arthouse productions: in the series Trautmann, she played a central character for years, while works such as Hinterland and Serviam – Ich will dienen expanded her spectrum between historical thriller and contemporary drama. Characteristic of Tiesel is her focused acting style, with which she precisely contours broken, vulnerable, but also resistant characters while always remaining credible. This consistency makes her a first choice for directors who demand psychological accuracy and a strong presence.