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Cornelius Schwalm (born in Frankfurt am Main) studied acting at the University of Music and Theatre in Hamburg. This was followed by engagements at the Schauspielhaus Bochum, the Maxim Gorki Theatre, Schauspiel Frankfurt, the Staatstheater Stuttgart and many other theatres.
He has appeared in over 50 film and television productions, including works by Tom Tykwer, Chris Kraus, Christoph Hochhäusler and Thomas Stuber. (“Der Frosch und das Wasser”, in cinemas from 30 April).
"Bernd – Operation Germanenkind" is his second feature film as a director, following "Hotel Auschwitz". It was honoured at the Indie-Lincs Festival as the "most challenging movie", and Verena Unbehaun received the award for "best acting".