Vicky Krieps
Actor
Vicky Krieps, born on October 4, 1983, in Hesperange (Luxembourg), is a Luxembourgish-German actress who has made a name for herself with her nuanced performances and international presence. She completed her training at the Zurich University of the Arts and was a member of the Schauspielhaus Zurich ensemble for several years.
In the thriller GUTLAND (2017, directed by Govinda Van Maele), she plays Lucy Loschetter, the mayor's daughter in a Luxembourg village where a German fugitive takes refuge. Krieps plays a woman who, despite her mistrust, welcomes the stranger warmly—and soon shares a dangerous secret. The film was perceived as an atmospherically dense mixture of domestic drama and mystery, and Krieps' performance was praised as the central emotional anchor.
Her international fame was enhanced by roles in films such as Phantom Thread (2017), Old (2021), and Corsage (2022), for which she received the European Film Award for Best Actress in 2022. She is known for her paternal, empathetic choice of roles, her deep character reflection, and her clear, distanced position on the Hollywood system.
Vicky Krieps stands for authentic, reflective acting in sophisticated arthouse cinema. Her performances combine emotional restraint with inner strength, making her an outstanding figure in European film.
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