Sonja Riesen

Sonja Riesen’s filmography is a wild little mix, honestly. She’s popped up in some interesting places. First off, there’s “Der Goalie bin ig” from 2014—a Swiss drama that’s got a real punch to it. It follows the ups and downs of a quirky ex-junkie named Goalie, and Sonja brings this grounded vibe to her role, nothing showy, just raw and real. You can almost smell the Swiss countryside and feel the small-town claustrophobia. The movie’s got that dry humor, but it doesn’t shy away from the messy, painful stuff either. Not your typical glossy drama. Now, jump to “Late Shift” (set for 2025, so, yeah, fingers crossed on the release). It’s supposed to be this interactive crime thriller—like, you actually get to make choices for the characters. Sonja’s rumored to play a central figure, and, if the buzz is true, she’ll get to flex those dramatic muscles in a totally different way. Nobody’s entirely sure how the interactive part will shake out, but if it’s anything like her past work, she’ll nail the emotional twists. And then there’s “Tatort.” Honestly, who in the German-speaking world hasn’t popped up in “Tatort” at least once? It’s this crime series that’s been running since the dawn of time (well, 1970), and Sonja’s guest appearance adds some flavor to the whole detective mix. It’s gritty, a bit old-school, but hey, that’s part of the charm. Sonja Riesen—maybe not a household name everywhere, but she’s got this vibe that makes you want to watch whatever she’s in, just to see what she’ll do next.