Godehard Giese

Actor

Godehard Giese, born in Hamburg in 1972, is a German actor who has made a name for himself through his precise and intense performances in film and television. After working in theater, he began to appear increasingly in movies and series and is now one of the most consistently visible actors in German-language productions. In DIE GESCHÜTZTEN MÄNNER (The Protected Men) from 2024, directed by Irene von Alberti, he plays a prominent role in a film that deals with social power relations and was released in cinemas. Another important title in his filmography is JETZT. NICHT. (Now. Not.) from 2017, directed by Julia Keller, in which Giese plays one of the central characters. In addition to these two works, Godehard Giese has appeared in other film and television productions that complement his profile as a versatile character actor. These include the 2017 series Der gleiche Himmel (The Same Sky), in which he took on a recurring role, further strengthening his position in serial storytelling. His participation in Eine Million Minuten (A Million Minutes) from 2024, a production that was released in cinemas and gave him additional visibility, is also documented. Giese has received numerous accolades for his work in theater, and the films and series in which he has appeared are regularly featured at festivals. His work spans film, television, and stage, showcasing a wide range of characters characterized by precision and clear lines of action.

Films on Sooner

Protected Men

2024

104 mins

Drama, Comedy

While Anita and Sarah are founding a new women's party, men are getting infected with a new virus that makes them sex-obsessed.

Kiss My Wounds

2022

107 mins

Drama

On a lonely Black Forest farm, the shattered dreams of life, painful love and hidden longings of a Berlin clique collide.