Pabst’s assistant during his filmmaking in Nazi Germany, whose fragmented present-day memories create a narrative frame that explores themes of memory and complicity.

G. W. Pabst’s wife, who serves as a moral contrast to her husband, offering insight into the personal cost of his artistic and ethical choices.

An agent of the Nazi state who tempts Pabst with promises of artistic freedom, embodying the regime's insidious nature.

The caretaker at Dreiturm Castle, whose transformation under the regime highlights the systemic impact on ordinary individuals.

An actress and symbol of authenticity and freedom from Pabst’s past, reminding him of his former artistic purity.

Pabst’s fictional son whose development is shaped by the political environment, illustrating the impact of indoctrination.

Based on the historical figure, he is the embodiment of the Nazi regime's power, influencing Pabst through manipulation and coercion.