Kristina Kostiv

Actor

Kristina Kostiv is a versatile actress who has made a name for herself with intense roles in independent and arthouse films. She captivates audiences with her powerful presence and credible performances, which often address social and emotional boundary experiences. Her work ranges from socially critical drama to artistic narrative and politically charged film. A central part of her career is the feature film ORFEOS TRAUM (2018, directed by Tor Iben). This poetic, mystical drama combines classical myths with modern questions about love and identity. Kostiv's precise acting lends the story a special depth and fits seamlessly into the visual and emotional structure of the film. Previously, she appeared in DEXIT - DER NÄCHSTE FLÜCHTLING BIST DU (2017, directed by Andy Fetscher). This dystopian political thriller reflects on flight, surveillance, and social division in the near future. Her performance contributes to the authenticity of the film, which stood out at international festivals for its provocative subject matter. She also took on a role in the short film INTO THE SUITE (2016, directed by Mikhail Ivonin), an experimental work that stood out for its visual composition and psychological intensity. The combination of artistic vision and clear depth of character makes Kostiv an actress who consciously positions herself outside the mainstream. Kristina Kostiv stands for cinematic diversity and an uncompromising engagement with current issues. Her participation in European independent productions shows that she is willing to tackle even uncomfortable subjects with conviction and expressiveness.

Films on Sooner

DeXit: The Next Refugee Is You

2016

95 mins

Drama, Thriller

Germany in the near future: a group flees from violent demonstrations, night curfews and bomb attacks out of Berlin.

Into the Suite

2014

90 mins

Love & Sex, Drama

Linda Grey, a young, drug-addicted movie star, flies in to Berlin to promote her newest song “I wanna fuck a Nazi”.