Hanna Schygulla(I)

Was considered for the lead role in La decisión de Sophie (1982) but Meryl Streep, who won an Academy Award for her performance, was cast instead.

If Rainer Werner Fassbinder found someone who liked to suffer, he made them suffer - and enjoyed it. He was like a cat coming at you with his paws. You never knew whether he'd stroke or claw you.