Niels Arestrup
ActingAbout Niels Arestrup
Niels Arestrup was a French actor, film director and screenwriter. His father was Danish and his mother was French. He has won two César Awards for Best Supporting Actor for De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté and Un prophète, both films where he was directed by Jacques Audiard.
Niels Arestrup Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Niels Arestrup reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Niels Arestrup's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Niels Arestrup'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 Bruges la Morte, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Niels Arestrup Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Niels Arestrup's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Niels Arestrup has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Divertimento | Sergiu Celibidache | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | At Eternity's Gate | Madman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | See You Up There | Marcel Péricourt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Return to Montauk | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Dune | Ruben | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Diplomacy | General Dietrich von Choltitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The French Minister | Claude Maupas | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Our Children | André Pinget | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | War Horse | Grandfather | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | You Will Be My Son | Paul de Marseul | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Small World | Thomas Senn | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Big Picture | Bartholomé | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sarah's Key | Jules Dufaure | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Farewell | Vallier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Prophet | César Luciani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Diving Bell and the Butterfly | Roussin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fragments of Antonin | le professeur Lantier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Beat That My Heart Skipped | Robert Seyr | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Speak to Me of Love | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Private Affair | Le père de Rachel | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fernando Krapp m'a écrit cette lettre | Fernando Krapp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Les Derniers Jours de la victime | Mendizábal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Albert Savarus | Albert Savarus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Meeting Venus | Zoltan Szanto | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Manon Roland | Danton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Barbablù, Barbablù | Gastone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | La Ruelle au clair de lune | Professeur Hans Klemm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ville étrangère | Gregor Keuschnig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Doux amer | Jean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Charlie Dingo | William | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Lorfou | Angelo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Future Is Woman | Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | One Man's War | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Secrets of the Princesse de Cadignan | Rastignac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | La Cerisaie | Lopakhine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | La danse de mort | Kurt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Le Retour d'Elisabeth Wolff | Stan Pilgrim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Alone | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bruges la Morte | Hugues Viane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | La Femme flic | Dominique Allier, le photographe de la MJC | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Memoirs of a French Whore | André | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Tauwetter | Jean-Luc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Sorceror's Apprentice | Danton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Big Night | Léon | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | A Second Chance | Henri Lanot | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Tomorrow's Children | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Lumière | Nano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Je Tu Il Elle | Truck Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Stavisky... | Rudolph, le secrétaire de Trotski | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | La dernière carte | Wilhelm Kasda | Hit | Similar → |
Niels Arestrup - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Niels Arestrup?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Niels Arestrup is "Bruges la Morte" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Niels Arestrup acted in?
Niels Arestrup has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Niels Arestrup?
Other notable films include "Ville étrangère", "Les Derniers Jours de la victime", and "Tauwetter".