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Michael Fassbender

Actor

Michael Fassbender is a German-Irish actor known for his versatile performances in both independent and mainstream films. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of IRA activist Bobby Sands in Steve McQueen's "Hunger" (2008), which won him a British Independent Film Award. Fassbender collaborated again with McQueen in "Shame" (2011), earning critical acclaim for his role as a man grappling with sex addiction. One of his most prominent roles was as Magneto in the "X-Men" series, starting with "X-Men: First Class" (2011), where he received praise for bringing depth to the character. Fassbender also starred in Ridley Scott's "Prometheus" (2012) and its sequel "Alien: Covenant" (2017) as the android David, showcasing his ability to handle complex characters. His portrayal of Steve Jobs in the biographical film "Steve Jobs" (2015) directed by Danny Boyle, led to an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a brutal plantation owner in McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" (2013). Fassbender has continued to explore a variety of roles, including appearing in films such as "Macbeth" (2015) and "The Light Between Oceans" (2016). His work is marked by a dedication to character-driven narratives, often immersing himself deeply into challenging roles.
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  • Shame

    Shame

    Drama

    2011

    1h.39min

    -16

    Brandon's cultivated private life, which allows him to indulge his sexual addiction, is disrupted when his sister arrives unannounced for an indefinite ...


  • A Dangerous Method

    A Dangerous Method

    Biography

    2011

    1h.39min

    -12

    A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.


  • Kneecap
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    Kneecap

    Comedy, Drama

    2024

    1h.45min

    -16

    Rapping in their native language, the rebellious rap trio Kneecap breaks through in Belfast and quickly becomes the face of a civil rights movement.


  • 12 Years a Slave
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    12 Years a Slave

    Drama

    2014

    2h.13min

    -12

    In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well ...


  • Slow West

    Slow West

    Action & Adventure, Crime

    2015

    1h.24min

    -12

    In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.