Angela Winkler criticizes lack of roles for older actresses

Actress Angela Winkler has criticized the German film industry for a lack of roles for older women. She noted that women often face a decline in opportunities around age 50, suggesting a societal perception that they are no longer attractive to a male-dominated industry. Winkler also touched upon the personal shame some aging actresses feel regarding physical changes.

Winkler expressed gratitude for the new film “Frau Winkler verlässt das Haus,” directed by Doris Dörrie, which features her in the title role. The film depicts an elderly actress who, following an accident, must rely on a care robot for assistance. Winkler highlighted the importance of having a female director to navigate the complexities of aging and the specific situations that arise in later life.