Elfriede Jelinek
WritingAbout Elfriede Jelinek
Elfriede Jelinek is an Austrian playwright and novelist. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004. Jelinek's output has included radio plays, poetry, theatre texts, polemical essays, anthologies, novels, translations, screenplays, musical compositions, libretti and ballets, film and video art. She has also appeared in a couple of feature films. She is probably best known for her novel "Die Klavierspielerin/The Piano Player" published 1983.
Elfriede Jelinek Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elfriede Jelinek reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elfriede Jelinek's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Elfriede Jelinek's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Elfriede Jelinek: Language Unleashed, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elfriede Jelinek Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elfriede Jelinek's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elfriede Jelinek has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Elfriede Jelinek: Language Unleashed | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Chance 2000 - Abschied von Deutschland | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Valie Export - Icon and Rebel | Reader | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Valie Export - Icon and Rebel | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Elfriede Jelinek: Nobel Prize Lecture | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Elfriede & Elfriede | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | What the Night Speaks – a Story | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Excluded | Anna's Teacher | Average | Similar → |
Elfriede Jelinek - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elfriede Jelinek?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elfriede Jelinek is "Elfriede Jelinek: Language Unleashed" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Elfriede Jelinek acted in?
Elfriede Jelinek has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elfriede Jelinek?
Other notable films include "Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container", "The Excluded", and "Valie Export - Icon and Rebel".