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Judith Kaufmann

Judith Kaufmann

Cinematographer, also writer and director · Born September 20, 1962 (64) · Stuttgart, Germany

Judith Kaufmann is a German cinematographer. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany. But after moving with her family grew up in Berlin. After graduating from the National College of Optics and Photographer in Berlin, she apprenticed as a photographer. Kaufmann worked in film as a camera assistant under Konrad Kotowski, Thomas Mauch, Gernot Roll, and Raoul Coutard. Since 1982 Kaufmann focused on film, and in 1991 became chief cinematographer. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 20, 1962 (64)
From
Stuttgart, Germany
Works as
Cinematographer, also writer and director
Titles
22 on MovieCove · 59 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 37% in 30 days

What are Judith Kaufmann's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Drama12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Biography5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Bonds
24%
Morality
18%
Survival
12%
Power
10%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 3 · Serious 4 · Dark 13

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 7 · Intense 10

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 16 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 15 · Full focus 1

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 13

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 11 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
12
Contemplative
7
Warm
7
Dread
5
Other
15

How their films linger

Thought-provoking10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic6
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Judith Kaufmann's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 22 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Judith Kaufmann's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

59 credits, 22 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Gentle Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Cinematographer

  • Yellow Letters(2026)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Frank & Louis(2026)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Cicadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Cinematographer

  • Late Shift(2025)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • From Hilde, with Love(2024)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Poison(2024)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The Glory of Life(2024)

    Director · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Teachers' Lounge(2023)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Corsage(2022)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Borowski und der gute Mensch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Camera Operator

  • Stambul Garden(2021)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • My Wonderful Wanda(2020)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Das Verhör in der Nacht (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Cinematographer

  • The Audition(2019)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • A Regular Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Cinematographer

  • All About Me(2018)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Draussen in Meinem Kopf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Cinematographer

  • The Same Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 3 episodes · Cinematographer

  • The Divine Order(2017)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Sanctuary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Cinematographer

  • 13 Minutes(2015)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Das Zeugenhaus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • Inbetween Worlds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Screenplay

  • Back on Track (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Cinematographer

  • Dreamland(2013)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Two Lives(2012)

    Co-Director · Cinematographer · Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Charlotte Rampling: The Look (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Cinematographer

  • If Not Us, Who?(2011)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The End Is My Beginning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Cinematographer

  • When We Leave(2010)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Heart of Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Cinematographer

  • Das letzte Stück Himmel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Cinematographer

  • Vivere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Cinematographer

  • Ich wollte nicht töten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Cinematographer

  • Four Minutes(2006)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Unveiled (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Cinematographer · Writer

  • Peas at 5:30(2004)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Shattered Glass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Cinematographer

  • Elephant Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Cinematographer

  • Engel & Joe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Cinematographer

  • Now or Never (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Cinematographer

  • Forget America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Cinematographer

  • Dragonland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Cinematographer

  • Swetlana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Cinematographer

  • Ein Engel schlägt zurück (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Cinematographer

  • Everything Will Be Fine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Cinematographer

  • Gnadenlos - Zur Prostitution gezwungen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Cinematographer

  • Niemand außer mir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Cinematographer

  • Nico Icon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Camera Operator

  • Aliens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Cinematographer

  • Never Sleep Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Cinematographer

  • Murder East - Murder West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Assistant Camera

  • Fussel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Cinematographer

  • DrehOrt Berlin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Assistant Camera

  • Der T-Mann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Assistant Camera

  • Kiez(1983)

    Assistant Camera

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aufrecht gehen. Rudi Dutschke - Spuren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Cinematographer

  • Tatort(1970)

    Show 2 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

Career shape

A full career of 59 titles from 1970 to 2026.

Biggest box office

All About Me (2018)

$32M worldwide

Highest rated

Late Shift (2025)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

The Teachers' Lounge (2023)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Directing2 of 59: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting3 of 59: 1 only writing, 2 with another roleCinematography52 of 59: 49 only cinematography, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score78thOther crew6 of 59: 6 only other crew, 0 with another role

59 titles, 3 with more than one role.

By decade

1970s1 · crew1980s5 · crew1990s10 · crew2000s12 · crew2010s17 · crew2020s14 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Judith Kaufmann's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 78th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 75th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 22 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 22 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · cinematographer

Frank & Louis (2026)

82nd percentile spread · 20% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · cinematographer

Late Shift (2025)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the cinematography 76/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 59. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Judith Kaufmann's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles12–73 · median 53 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Judith Kaufmann work with?

People who share at least 2 of Judith Kaufmann's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hansjörg Weißbrich shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles