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Franka Potente

Franka Potente is a German actress best known for her lead role in Tom Tykwer's commercially successful film "Run Lola Run."

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Franka Potente in "Taboo"

Franka Potente plays brothel madam in new Amazon series

Franka Potente plays brothel madam in new Amazon series

The cast of the TV series "Taboo" includes a well-known German actress, Franka Potente. Here's more on her role.
FilmMarch 31, 2017
Franka Potente - Film still "The Princess and the Warrior"

More than a running Lola: Franka Potente's many roles

More than a running Lola: Franka Potente's many roles

Her big breakthrough came with "Run Lola Run." Since then, actress Franka Potente has embodied a variety of characters.
CultureMarch 31, 201710 images

German Favorite at Berlinale Disappoints

German Favorite at Berlinale Disappoints

This year's hottest German entry at the Berlinale, "Elementary Particles," an on-screen adaptation of the eponymous French novel, boasts a star-heavy cast. But critics aren't impressed.
February 13, 2006

Franka Comes Home From Hollywood

Franka Comes Home From Hollywood

German actress Franka Potente, best known as the energetic redhead in" Run Lola Run," has returned to Berlin after a successful Hollywood stint. She now plays a dual role in the German science-fiction film, "Blueprint."
January 7, 2004
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