Nina Proll

Actor

Nina Proll, born in Vienna in 1974, is one of Austria's best-known actresses and singers. Her career began with roles in theater and musicals before she also attracted considerable attention in film in the 1990s. She impressed audiences early on with her powerful performances, which earned her recognition both in Austria and internationally. An important milestone in her film career is the feature film TALEA (2013, directed by Katharina Mückstein). In it, Proll plays the character Eva, a mother who, after a long absence, tries to rebuild her relationship with her daughter. Her nuanced performance was praised by critics and contributed significantly to the film's success. In addition to TALEA, she has appeared in numerous other cinema productions, including Nordrand (1999, directed by Barbara Albert), for which she received international attention, and Buddenbrooks (2008, directed by Heinrich Breloer), in which she shone in a literary adaptation. Nina Proll also appears regularly on television. She has appeared in productions such as Dolce Vita & Co, reaching a wide audience. She has also demonstrated her versatility in music and stage projects, which have made her known as an artist far beyond the realm of film. Proll has received numerous awards for her acting achievements. In 1999, she received the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice International Film Festival for her role in Nordrand. She has also been honored as a European Shooting Star and has received the Austrian Romy award several times. These awards underscore her status as one of Austria's most important actresses. With a career ranging from arthouse films to major television productions, Nina Proll has proven that she is one of the defining faces of German-language cinema.

Films on Sooner

Talea

2013

75 mins

Drama, Independent

Eva can finally see her daughter Jasmin again after a prison sentence. After a cautious approach, the two of them have a quarrel.