Born on February 1, 1995, in Mainz, Germany, she began her acting career as a teenager and gained early recognition for her role in the 2010 film "Poll." She achieved international acclaim with her performance in "Frantz" (2016), earning the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival. Known for her versatility, she starred in "Transit" (2018) and won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for "Undine" (2020). Her work often explores complex emotional landscapes.