‘I struggle to see myself as someone special’: Sandra Hüller on being the star of four - or, possibly, five - of the year’s biggest films
Actor Sandra Hüller discusses her prolific 2026 film career, including her roles in arthouse films and major blockbusters. She reflects on her upbringing in East Germany and the emotional challenges of portraying complex characters.
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Hüller is a significant figure in contemporary cinema, and her perspective on the intersection of European history and global film success is culturally relevant.
‘You’re going to say I cried, aren’t you’ … Hüller. Photograph: Victoria Stevens ‘You’re going to say I cried, aren’t you’ … Hüller. Photograph: Victoria Stevens Film Interview ‘I struggle to see myself as someone special’: Sandra Hüller on being the star of four - or, possibly, five - of the year’s biggest films Danny Leigh New film Fatherland took Sandra Hüller back to a divided Germany. She talks about damaged dreams, Hollywood feelgood and - just maybe - appearing in the new Marvel movie
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