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Mats Süthoff is a theatre and filmmaker. At the heart of his work lies the expressive potential and physicality of the body. Through non-verbal storytelling, mask work and humour, he transforms narratives into tangible physical experiences in which the body becomes a universal language.
After studying Physical Theatre at the Folkwang University of the Arts, he joined the mask theatre company Familie Flöz in 2017. Since then, he has been involved in internationally touring productions as a writer, performer and director. Beyond his work with Familie Flöz, he collaborates with a range of theatre artists and leading German theatres as a director, choreographer and dramaturg. Since 2019, he has maintained a close artistic collaboration with director Lucia Bihler. Two productions directed by Bihler, DIE EINGEBORENEN VON MARIA BLUT and DIE WELT IM RÜCKEN, for which Süthoff contributed as choreographer and outside eye, were invited to the Theatertreffen in 2023 and 2026 respectively.
His diverse professional experience as a director, writer, choreographer, dramaturg, mask performer and filmmaker continually informs and enriches his work across disciplines, shaping an artistic voice that moves fluidly between different media. This is also reflected in WUNDER, the latest Familie Flöz production, which he directed.
His films, ranging from the feature-length 'Seoul Subscriber' to his most recent short film 'Hikikomori', continue his exploration of non-verbal storytelling. He is currently developing his next feature film, in which he seeks to bring together his various artistic forms of expression.