Niels Schneider

Actor

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French-Canadian actor Niels Schneider, born in Paris in 1987, first gained stage experience in Quebec before starting his film career. He garnered international attention for his role in Xavier Dolan's film *Heartbeats* (2010), for which he was honored with the Trophée Chopard at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. For his performance in the thriller *Dark Inclusion* (2016), he received the César Award for Most Promising Actor in 2017. His versatile work also includes films like *An Impossible Love* (2018) and the series *Of Money and Blood* (2023).

Films on Sooner

  • Spirit of Ecstasy

    2023

    95 mins

    Drama

    Driven by an abusive father to provide for her younger siblings, Jeanne Francoeur enters the ruthless world of finance to secure their future.