Nastassja Kinski, born in Berlin in 1961, has built a remarkable career that spans more than sixty film titles and collaborations with iconic filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, David Lynch, Wim Wenders, and Roman Polanski. While she remains a performer of note, she emphasizes that her life extends far beyond cinema. “It’s okay whether I stop or continue, I’ve had a full life,” she has said, and she continues to nurture dreams, including the possibility of working with Pedro Almodóvar or stepping into the shoes of a detective. In Palma, she attends the Mallorca Film Award ceremony at the opening gala of the Evolution festival, running from October 26 to November 1. [Citation: Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival]
“I’ve spent my life making movies,” she reflected. The moment of receiving an award is deeply emotional, a blend of pride and gratitude for a career that has spanned decades. The prize will be presented on Wednesday at the Teatre Principal. She recalled beginning at a very young age among intellectual peers, yet she also cherishes entertainment and genuine connections, enjoying theater and live performances. “So, if they want me here,” she paused, and then continued at the press conference, where she appeared with openness. On that occasion, Pedro Barbadillo, director of the Mallorca Film Commission, and Sandra Lipski, director of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, were present. [Citation: Mallorca Film Commission]
Despite extensive experience in front of the camera, Kinski spoke of feeling more at ease in the company of collaborators than when facing a large press crowd. Her responses were measured, sometimes brief, especially when the topic of filming came up. Paris, Texas, she noted, represented a personal journey and hinted at future possibilities ahead. [Citation: Paris, Texas production]
There is a project titled Silent Satellites, released this year, years after a major screen appearance, directed by German filmmaker Thomas Stuber. The cast includes ten lead actors, among them Kinski. She described the film as exploring lives of people who have little yet discover moments of magic when they connect, even if only at night. [Citation: Silent Satellites project]
When asked about her ideal role, Kinski did not hesitate: she would like to portray a detective. “I know very well what those roles entail; they protect children, women, men and everyone. They are good people—firefighters, police, detectives—and I would love to portray a detective who even has a dog, because sometimes a faithful companion helps in the search for children.” [Citation: Detective role interest]
In line with this intention, she called for more public discussion about abuse against children and women, urging governments to increase their efforts. “There are a lot of terrible things we don’t know, and we need to talk about them,” stated the actress, who is the daughter of Klaus Kinski. The elder Kinski’s history has been the subject of public conversation, including allegations raised by Pola, his daughter, about abuse. [Citation: Family and advocacy discussion]
Kinski was accompanied by Pedro Barbadillo and Sandra Lipski as the event drew attention from attendees and press alike. [Citation: Mallorca Film Commission]
Like many actresses who also move into producing so they can shape the projects they want, Kinski did not rule out taking an active role in bringing the earlier-mentioned project to life. “I could play an Interpol detective because I speak several languages, and crimes are not confined to one country,” she suggested. [Citation: Multilingual casting]
In a candid moment, she acknowledged that younger years required hard work and luck in collaborating with renowned directors. Yet she affirmed that life goes beyond cinema and that there are numerous projects awaiting attention. “I have a lot of work to do; I don’t have a fixed list. I think that’s life,” she concluded. [Citation: Career reflections]