Kathrin Angerer

Actor

Kathrin Angerer, born in Oranienburg in 1970, is a German actress who became known for her work at the Volksbühne Berlin under Frank Castorf. From there, she developed into a defining figure in German-language film and television, often embodying idiosyncratic, edgy characters that straddle tragedy and comedy. In cinema, Kathrin Angerer combines socially conscious material with characters that leave a lasting impression. In GESCHLECHTERKAMPF - DAS ENDE DES PATRIARCHATS (2023, directed by Sobo Swobodnik), she is part of the ensemble of an essayistic film that intertwines feminist perspectives with feature film scenes. Previously, she appeared in Der rote Kakadu (2006, directed by Dominik Graf) and the literary adaptation Russendisko (2012, directed by Oliver Ziegenbalg). She demonstrates her comedic timing in Happy Burnout (2017, directed by André Erkau) and in Winnetous Sohn (2015, also directed by André Erkau). An important role in her recent filmography is Irene in Gundermann (2018, directed by Andreas Dresen), the film about singer-songwriter Gerhard Gundermann that won multiple German Film Awards. In the thriller Freies Land (2019, directed by Christian Alvart), she appears in an atmospherically dense story about the fall of the Berlin Wall, which was also shown at international festivals. On television, Kathrin Angerer's career spans from early work in Polizeiruf 110, where she played the character Tamara for years, to current series productions. These include Helgoland 513, Nackt über Berlin, Kleo, SOKO Hamburg, and the legal and family series Fritzie – Der Himmel muss warten. With this mixture of theater experience, striking film roles, and prominent TV appearances, Kathrin Angerer has established herself as an unmistakable character actress whose projects regularly feature in reviews, festival programs, and award ceremonies.

Films on Sooner

Geschlechterkampf – Das Ende des Patriarchats

2023

97 mins

Drama, Comedy

Marga fights against age discrimination, gender stereotypes, and a patriarchal system—with humor, anger, and the power of self-assertion.