Anja Plaschg

Anja Plaschg, born in Styria in 1990, is known as a musician under the name Soap&Skin and as an actress. She combines music and acting into an artistic whole and has gained international recognition for both her music and her work in film. Her training took her to the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna before she celebrated great success with her musical project Soap&Skin. She made a name for herself in cinema with roles in challenging productions. One of her most important works is the film DIE GETRÄUMTEN (2016, directed by Ruth Beckermann). In this work, Plaschg plays Ingeborg Bachmann in a production based on letters between Bachmann and Paul Celan. The film received widespread acclaim and was shown at international festivals, with Anja Plaschg's performance contributing significantly to its impact. She also appeared in other films such as “Stillleben” (2011, directed by Sebastian Meise), an intense drama about family secrets that premiered at international festivals. She also appeared in “Des Teufels Bad” (2023, directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala), a work that once again underscores her ability to embody profound characters. Anja Plaschg has received numerous awards for her artistic achievements. Among other honors, she received the Austrian Film Award for Best Actress for her role in DIE GETRÄUMTEN. This award highlights her high standing in the Austrian film scene and shows that she is not only a talented musician but also a convincing actress. With DIE GETRÄUMTEN, Stillleben, and other projects, Anja Plaschg has proven that she is one of the outstanding talents of her generation. Her awards and versatility make her a fixture in European cinema.