Known for Red Sparrow, In Bruges, Lucky Man, The American, Warrior Nun, Narcosis
Out now Repression (Marionette),
Narcosis, Warrior Nun S2
Coming up Italian feature by Emiliano Corapi and Citadel (italia) by Arnaldo Catinari/Cattleya/Amazon
Thekla is an established European actress.
She completed 4 years of acting studies at the Amsterdam University of the Arts.
Although she is well known for many television and film roles, she started out performing on stage. Her theatre work took her from the Almeida theatre in London to the Salzburger Festspiele. Among her first film roles was Belgian film Everybody Famous, nominated for an Oscar. Her captivating role of Lotte, another Oscar nominated film called Twin Sisters, was her big break. She was Shooting Star at the Berlinale the same year.
In 2022 Thekla won the award for Best Actress at Porto Film Festival for Repression, in 2023 she won the same award for her role in Narcosis.
Narcosis has been received very well and Thekla won Golden Calf for Best Actor
at the Dutch Film Festival. And though not nominated, the film was the dutch Oscar entry for 2023.
N U T R I T I O N A L S T O R Y T E L L I N G
Thekla is currently co-developing various projects.
As an actress, director or executive producer she is pursuing stories that are both entertaining and enlightening. No matter the genre, she wants to create projects that nurture your mind and open your heart. Leaving you more empathic, towards yourself and others.
B I O G R A P H Y
Thekla Reuten is firmly established as one of Europe’s leading actresses. She has a Dutch father and an Italian mother. By the age of 17, she joined Amsterdam University of the Arts. Straight after graduating, Thekla landed her first leading roles. Belgian film Everybody Famous was nominated for an Oscar. Her captivating role of Lotte, another Oscar nominated film Twin Sisters was her big break. She was Shooting Star at the Berlinale the same year.
Ever since she has played in over 60 productions and has been celebrated widely. Although film and television have become her main focus, she started out in theatre and also loves singing. She is a strong believer in the power of stories and is currently co-developing various projects. Aiming to both entertain and enlighten people, she pursues stories that nurture your mind and open your heart. Leaving you more empathic, towards yourself and others.
Thekla speaks Dutch, English, Italian, German and French.
2022
Suspicious Minds (worktitle) by Emiliano Corapi
Citadel (italia) by Arnaldo Catinari/Cattleya/Amazon
2021
Warrior Nun, season 2 – Simon Barry
Jillian Salvius
2021
Sisyphus at Work – Ramon Gieling
Zelda
2020
Repression (Marionette) – Elbert van Strien
Marianne Winter
2020
Warrior Nun, season 1 – Simon Barry
Jillian Salvius
2019
Narcosis – Martijn de Jong
Merel
2018
Beat – Marco Kreuzpaintner
Luna Schouten
2018
Dengler – Rick Ostermann
Dr. Larson
2018
Red Sparrow – Francis Lawrence
Marta
2016
Lucky Man
Isabella Augustine
2015
Tessa (Dutch remake Rita)
Tessa
2015
Clean Hands – Tjebbo Penning
Sylvia
2014
L’Angelo di Sarajevo – Enzo Monteleone
Karen
2011
Restless – Edward Hall
Sylvia Rhys Myers
2011
Hidden – Neil MacCormick
Gina Hawkes
2010
Hotel Lux – Leander Haussmann
Frida von Oorten
2009
The American – Anton Corbijn
Mathilde
2008
Ceasefire – Lanselot von Naso
Kim
2008
Lost
Elsa
2008
In Bruges – Martin McDonagh
Marie
2006
Sleeper Cell
Mina van der Hulst
2006
Waiter – Alex van Warmerdam
Suzie
2002
Twin Sisters – Ben Sombogaart
Lotte
2001
Bella Bettien – Hans Pos
Bettien
1999
Everybody’s Famous – Dominique Deruddere
Debbie
1999
Little Crumb – Maria Peters
Lize van Dien
1998
Wij Alexander – Remko Haanstra
Eveline Roëll
1997
De Trip van Teetje – Paula van der Oest
Mary
Awards & Nominations
Narcosis
Golden Calf Best Actor
Best Actress Award Porto Film Festival
Everybody Famous
Nominated for Academy Award Best Foreign Film
Twin Sisters
Nominated for Academy Award Best Foreign Film
Marionette
Best Actress Award Porto Film Festival
Trip van Teetje
Nominated Golden Calf Best Actress
Clean Hands
Nominated Golden Calf Best Actress
Clean Hands
World Cinema Award Outstanding Performance
Tessa
Gouden Krekel Best Actress
HomeSuiteHome
Golden Wing Nominee Best Actress
Home Suite Home
The Mr Zee award Nominee Best Actress
The Dinner
Rembrand Award Nominee Best Actress
Wit Licht
Rembrandt Award Nominee Best Actress