Ursula Meier

Directing

Ursula Meier

Born 1971-06-24 · Besançon, Doubs, France

Ursula Meier (born 24 June 1971) is a French-Swiss film director and screenwriter.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

The Paris Opera poster
7.2

A behind-the-scenes look at the of how the Paris Opera is run under the direction of Stephane Lissner.

The Paris Opera

2017

Sister poster
6.7

A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.

Sister

2012

Sister poster
6.7

A drama set at a Swiss ski resort and centered on a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests.

Sister

2012

Stuntwomen poster
9.2

The daily life of Petra, Virginie, and Estelle, three stuntwomen, from the dangerous film sets, where they face all kinds of deadly dangers, to the safety of their homes.

Stuntwomen

2022

Home poster
6.8

Along with her husband and three children, Marthe lives in an eden of her own creation, nearly isolated from the rest of the world. The arrival of a construction vehicle, however, pierces their tranquil, hermetic existence—before long a disused highway has been re-opened, and the family finds their home situated in the midst of rush-hour traffic. While the privileges of clean air, quietude and privacy are thus denied them, Marthe remains determined to stay no matter the cost.

Home

2008

Home poster
6.8

Along with her husband and three children, Marthe lives in an eden of her own creation, nearly isolated from the rest of the world. The arrival of a construction vehicle, however, pierces their tranquil, hermetic existence—before long a disused highway has been re-opened, and the family finds their home situated in the midst of rush-hour traffic. While the privileges of clean air, quietude and privacy are thus denied them, Marthe remains determined to stay no matter the cost.

Home

2008

The Line poster
5.7

Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.

The Line

2023

The Line poster
5.7

Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.

The Line

2023

Kacey Mottet Klein, Birth of an Actor poster
10.0

A body is growing and developing in front of the camera, absorbing sensations and emotions, confronting its limits and its darker hidden parts. A body that through the years abandons itself to the character, transforming what could be seen as simple (children's) play-acting into the true work of an actor.

Kacey Mottet Klein, Birth of an Actor

2015

Strong Shoulders poster
5.2

A young woman obsessively trains to be a track-and-field star.

Strong Shoulders

2003

The Bridges of Sarajevo poster
6.3

Thirteen European directors explore the theme of Sarajevo; what this city has represented in European history over the past hundred years, and what Sarajevo stands for today in Europe. These eminent filmmakers of different generations and origins offer exceptional singular styles and visions.

The Bridges of Sarajevo

2014

Diary of My Mind poster
4.9

On February 27, 2009, pupil Benjamin Feller commits a crime which he has meticulously described beforehand in a diary entry. He goes to the post office to send the diary entry to his teacher before he shoots his parents and turns himself in to the police. His teacher Esther Fontanel tries to understand the events in retrospect. But as the journal’s addressee, she is increasingly targeted by the police herself.

Diary of My Mind

2018

Diary of My Mind poster
4.9

On February 27, 2009, pupil Benjamin Feller commits a crime which he has meticulously described beforehand in a diary entry. He goes to the post office to send the diary entry to his teacher before he shoots his parents and turns himself in to the police. His teacher Esther Fontanel tries to understand the events in retrospect. But as the journal’s addressee, she is increasingly targeted by the police herself.

Diary of My Mind

2018

Autour de Pinget poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Autour de Pinget

2000

Autour de Pinget poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Autour de Pinget

2000

Sleepless poster
8.0

A brother is reunited with his sister in their old family home after years of separation. In the still of the night, images and sounds from their childhood come rushing back, reminding them of a father who, although often austere, did on occasion seem to enter into the spirit of things.

Sleepless

1998

Table Manners poster
6.9

A group of friends meet for a birthday meal. In the lively after-dinner atmosphere someone poses a riddle which changes the mood.

Table Manners

2001

Table Manners poster
6.9

A group of friends meet for a birthday meal. In the lively after-dinner atmosphere someone poses a riddle which changes the mood.

Table Manners

2001

Pas les flics, pas les noirs, pas les blancs poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pas les flics, pas les noirs, pas les blancs

2002

No artwork available
NR

Respected Montana Highway Patrolman Connor McCluskey, an officer in his early seventies who, armed with his trusty analog camera, investigates two puzzling fatal car crashes. Following a medical evaluation, he is dismissed from the force. Concerned that Maggy Jones, a 70-year-old woman who owns land in the same area, may suffer the same fate, McCluskey continues his investigation on his own. Has he uncovered an inexplicable criminal plot, or is he slowly losing his mind?

Quiet Land

No artwork available
NR

Respected Montana Highway Patrolman Connor McCluskey, an officer in his early seventies who, armed with his trusty analog camera, investigates two puzzling fatal car crashes. Following a medical evaluation, he is dismissed from the force. Concerned that Maggy Jones, a 70-year-old woman who owns land in the same area, may suffer the same fate, McCluskey continues his investigation on his own. Has he uncovered an inexplicable criminal plot, or is he slowly losing his mind?

Quiet Land