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Ulrich Mühe

Actor
Ulrich Mühe was a renowned German actor known for his work in both film and theater. He gained international recognition for his role as Stasi Captain Gerd Wiesler in the film "The Lives of Others," which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Mühe's career spanned over four decades, during which he appeared in numerous acclaimed films such as "Funny Games," "The Experiment," and "Salt on Our Skin." He received several awards for his outstanding performances, including the German Film Award and the Bambi Award. Mühe's talent and dedication to his craft solidified his legacy as one of Germany's most respected actors.

Films

Das Schloss

Das Schloss

By Michael Haneke

1997 | 123 min | Drama

DAS SCHLOSS transforms Franz Kafka's unfinished novel into a haunting drama about power, exclusion and one man's futile search for recognition.

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