Margit Carstensen
Career
First Appearances: - The Coffee House (1970) as Vittoria
Most Important Roles: - The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) as Petra von Kant
- Martha (1974) as Martha
- Agnes and His Brothers (2004) as Roxy
- Possession (1981) as Margit Gluckmeister
- Chinese Roulette (1977) as Ariane Christ
- Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven (1975) as Frau Thälmann
- The 120 Days of Bottrop (1997) as Self
- Satan’s Brew (1976) as Andree
- Fear of Fear (1975) as Margot
- It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. (2007) as Linda Barnes
Career Highlights: - The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972)
- Martha (1974)
- Agnes and His Brothers (2004)
- Possession (1981)
- Chinese Roulette (1977)
- Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven (1975)
- The 120 Days of Bottrop (1997)
- Satan’s Brew (1976)
- Fear of Fear (1975)
- It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine. (2007)
Full Biography
Margit Carstensen (born February 29, 1940) was a prominent German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Born and raised in Kiel, Germany, she studied acting at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg after graduating from high school in 1958. Her career spanned over five decades, with notable roles including Martha in Fassbinder's 'Martha' (1974). She received numerous awards, including a German Film Award and the Bavarian Film Award.