for Best Actress—a rarity for a performer of her generation. She is also recognized for her advocacy, frequently speaking out against violence against women and supporting cinema's transformative power of her most essential performances with where to
(Gegen die Wand, 2004) : Her breakthrough role as Sibel Güner, for which she won the Lola for Best Actress (Germany's top film award). for Best Actress—a rarity for a performer of
In 2010, she reteamed with Fatih Akin for The Cut , a sprawling epic about the Armenian genocide. Her role required a quiet intensity, a stark contrast to the explosive energy of her debut. She also starred in When We Leave ( Die Fremde ), a harrowing drama about honor violence. For this role, she swept the awards circuit, winning Best Actress at the German Film Awards for a second time. Her role required a quiet intensity, a stark
Following her explosive debut, Kekilli diversified her portfolio. She starred in the German-Turkish crime drama The Evil Eye (2006) and the Franco-German film Silence (2010). However, her most significant work in the German television landscape came with the Tatort series—Germany’s premier crime drama. Actively supports Terre des Femmes
Actively supports Terre des Femmes, fighting violence against women.