Jürgen Jürges - Actor Profile

Jürgen Jürges

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Updated: May 11, 2026
1Total Films
6.1 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 12, 1940
Birth Place: Hannover, Germany

About Jürgen Jürges

Jürgen Jürges (born 12 December 1940) is one of the most distinguished German cinematographers. His body of work includes more than 100 films. His work includes many classics of film history, such as the feature films “Angst essen Seele auf,” “Satansbraten” and “Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo,” but also international film productions, such as “Funny Games” and most recently the “DAU” series. His camera work has been honored with numerous awards, including the German Camera Award (multiple wins), the Adolf Grimme Award, the German Film Award (two wins), and for his camera work in Khrzhanovsky's “DAU. Natasha,” the Silver Bear of the 70th Berlinale in the category “Outstanding Artistic Achievement.” Most recently, he received the Honorary Award for Outstanding Services to German Film at the German Film Awards ceremony 2022.

Jürgen Jürges Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jürgen Jürges reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jürgen Jürges's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Jürgen Jürges'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 A Trick of the Light, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jürgen Jürges Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jürgen Jürges's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jürgen Jürges has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 A Trick of the Light Self Average Similar →

Jürgen Jürges - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jürgen Jürges?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jürgen Jürges is "A Trick of the Light" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has Jürgen Jürges acted in?

Jürgen Jürges has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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