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Leonie Benesch

Actor

Born in Hamburg in 1991, actor Leonie Benesch received early recognition for her role in Michael Haneke's film 'The White Ribbon' (2009). After studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, she appeared in internationally acclaimed series such as 'Babylon Berlin' and 'The Crown'. She achieved her greatest success to date with the lead role in the Oscar-nominated drama 'The Teachers' Lounge' (2023). For her performance in this film, she received the German Film Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the European Film Award.
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  • Late Shift
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    Late Shift

    Drama

    2025

    1h.32min

    -12

    Floria, a dedicated nurse, tirelessly serves in an understaffed hospital ward.

  • The Teachers' Lounge
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    The Teachers' Lounge

    Drama, Thriller

    2023

    1h.38min

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    When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school ...

  • The White Ribbon
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    The White Ribbon

    Drama

    2009

    2h.24min

    -10

    Strange events happen in a small village in the north of Germany during the years just before World War I, which seem to be ritual punishment. The abused ...

  • September 5
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    September 5

    Thriller, Drama

    2024

    1h.35min

    -12

    The Munich Olympics became the first live televised tragedy. 'SEPTEMBER 5' immerses viewers in the tension of those historic moments.