Jeanne Werner is a talented Luxembourgian actress, based in Vienna, who has made a name for herself in both theatre and film. Her educational background includes studying acting at the prestigious Zurich University of Arts (ZHdK).
In recent years, Werner has taken on a range of notable roles. One of her most recent and significant credits is a major supporting part in Marie Kreutzer's highly acclaimed film "Corsage", alongside the accomplished actress Vicky Krieps. "Corsage" premiered in the "Un certain regard" section at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and served as Austria's submission for the 2023 Academy Awards.
In addition to her work in film, Werner has also had the opportunity to shine in the world of short films. One of her standout performances was in the short film "Cru", directed by David Oesch, which premiered at the HollyShorts Film Festival in 2019 and went on to win the "Student Visionary Award" at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020.
As a versatile actress, Werner has worked extensively in theatre performances across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg, effortlessly switching between German, French, and English languages. One of her earliest notable roles was in the feature film "The Colony" (2015),directed by Florian Gallenberger, alongside the talented Emma Watson and Daniel Brühl.
Werner's impressive filmography also includes a major supporting role in Sam Garbarski's "Bye Bye Germany" (2016),which premiered at the 2017 Berlinale. Furthermore, she played the female lead in Katharina Mihm's "Mär - A German Tale" (2019).