Veruschka von Lehndorff

Actor

Veruschka von Lehndorff, also known as Veruschka Gräfin von Lehndorff and Vera Anna Gottliebe Gräfin von Lehndorff, is one of the most prominent figures in international art and film. Known as a model, actress, and performance artist, she has been developing a body of work since the 1960s that combines fashion, photography, and film. Her work is characterized by a radical visual language that focuses on the body, identity, and staging, and has brought her worldwide fame. A documented highlight of her cinematic presence is VERUSCHKA – DIE INSZENIERUNG (M)EINES KÖRPERS (VERUSCHKA – THE STAGING OF (M)Y BODY) from 2005, directed by Paul-Paulson. In this film, she appears as herself and reflects on her artistic development, her collaboration with international photographers, and her work in the global art scene. In addition, she appeared in LA VACANZA from 2018, in which she also plays herself. The film combines documentary elements and personal perspectives and shows her in the current context of her artistic life. Another confirmed title is DIE GROSSE EVOLUTION (The Great Evolution) from 2019, directed by Nico Hofmann, in which she is listed in the cast and becomes part of a film project that addresses social and cultural developments. In addition, Veruschka appears in several films from the 1970s and 1980s that have shaped her public image and are regularly listed in filmographies. Her appearances in international productions expand her profile as a versatile artist whose cinematic work spans several decades and continues to attract attention to this day.

Films on Sooner

Veruschka: A Life for the Camera

2005

52 mins

Biography, Documentary

Known by the pseudonym of «Veruschka», Vera von Lehndorff became the first internationally acclaimed super model from Germany.