Christian Friedel

Christian Friedel's role in "The White Ribbon" was his first time on the big screen, despite his experience as a stage performer. The opportunity to try out for the film's director, Michael Haneke, who also directed "Funny Games," thrilled the German-born actor. Friedel played a minor part in "Chicken with Plums," which was directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi,... read full bio