Magdalena Montezuma was a German actress known for her collaborations with avant-garde New German Cinema filmmakers, including Werner Schroeter, Ulrike Ottinger, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Rosa von Praunheim. Her distinct acting style is marked by heightened gesture, a penetrating gaze, and a histrionic sensibility.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Rose KingMovie | Anna, The Mother | 44 |
| 1984 | Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow PressMovie | Golem / Norn | 42 |
| 1983 | KiezMovie | — | 41 |
| 1983 | A Woman in FlamesMovie | — | 41 |
| 1983 | Pankow ’95Movie | Bethermann | 41 |
| 1982 | MacumbaMovie | Magda/Isabelle | 40 |
| 1982 | LiebeskonzilMovie | Doppelzeugin | 40 |
| 1981 | Taxi to the ToiletsMovie | Nurse (as Magdalene Montezuma) | 39 |
| 1981 | Freak OrlandoMovie | Orlando, als Pilger, Orlando Zyldopa, Orlando Orlanda, Orlando Capricho, Mr. Orlando, The Entertainer Mrs. Orlando | 39 |
| 1981 | Day of the IdiotsMovie | Zigeunerin | 39 |
| 1980 | Palermo or WolfsburgMovie | Verteidigerin | 38 |
| 1979 | Tally Brown, New YorkMovie | — | 37 |
| 1979 | Ticket of No ReturnMovie | Soziale Frage | 37 |
| 1979 | Exekution: A Study of MaryMovie | — | 37 |
| 1977 | Die GeiselMovie | — | 35 |
| 1976 | Gold FlakesMovie | Magdalena, Josette, The Angel of Death | 34 |
| 1975 | A Man AglowMovie | Judith, Brunhilde | 33 |
| 1975 | Joan's DreamMovie | — | 33 |
| 1974 | The Black AngelMovie | — | 32 |
| 1973 | World on a WireSeries | Party Guest | 31 |
| 1973 | Willow SpringsMovie | Magdalena | 31 |
| 1972 | Grotesk – Burlesk – PittoreskMovie | — | 30 |
| 1972 | The Death of Maria MalibranMovie | Maria Malibran | 30 |
| 1972 | Was die Rechte nicht sieht, kommt erst recht aus dem Ohr herausMovie | — | 30 |
| 1971 | Beware of a Holy WhoreMovie | Irm | 29 |
| 1971 | Rio das MortesMovie | Hannas Kollegin | 29 |
| 1971 | SalomeMovie | Herodes | 29 |
| 1971 | Macbeth Oper von Rosa von PraunheimMovie | Lady Macbeth | 29 |
| 1971 | MacbethMovie | — | 29 |
| 1970 | Scene of the CrimeSeries | Annemarie Melz | 28 |
| 1970 | Der BomberpilotMovie | Magdalena | 28 |
| 1970 | The Niklashausen JourneyMovie | — | 28 |
| 1969 | Eika KatappaMovie | — | 27 |
| 1969 | NeurasiaMovie | — | 27 |
| 1969 | ArgilaMovie | — | 27 |
| 1968 | MagdalenaMovie | Self | 26 |