Jannis Niewöhner Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at 2026 German Film Awards
Jannis Niewöhner, a prominent figure in German cinema since 2002, is nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the upcoming 2026 German Film Awards. His nomination stems from his portrayal of Viktor in the film '22 Lengths', directed by Mia Maariel Meyer, which will be released in 2025. Niewöhner skillfully portrays a character marked by profound sorrow and minimal dialogue, a challenge he took on after two months of learning freestyle swimming. In a recent interview with Amelie Bachert for Sleek Magazine, he shared his admiration for complex roles and cited Sam Rockwell's performance in 'The White Lotus' as an inspiration.
Key facts
- Jannis Niewöhner nominated for Best Supporting Actor at 2026 German Film Awards
- Role as Viktor in Mia Maariel Meyer's film '22 Lengths' (2025)
- Character communicates largely through silence and stillness
- Trained two months to learn freestyle swimming for the role
- Interview published by Sleek Magazine on an unspecified date
- Niewöhner began acting in 2002 with a Tatort episode
- Cites Sam Rockwell's performance in 'The White Lotus' (2025) as inspiring
- Notable films include '4 Kings' (2015), 'Confessions of Felix Krull' (2021), 'Hagen' (2024), 'Beat' (2018), 'Je suis Karl' (2021)
Entities
Artists
- Jannis Niewöhner
- Mia Maariel Meyer
- Amelie Bachert
- Sam Rockwell
Institutions
- German Film Awards
- Constantin Film
- Sleek Magazine
Locations
- Krefeld
- Germany