History of Ula Stöckl in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2025

Ula Stöckl is a German feminist filmmaker known for her work as a director and screenwriter. She also occasionally takes on acting roles. As a feminist filmmaker, her work likely explores themes related to gender, equality, and the female experience. Her contributions to cinema mark her as a noteworthy figure in German film history, particularly within feminist film circles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 1944: Bombing of Ulm

In December 1944, Ula Stöckl's home and surrounding area in Ulm were destroyed during the wartime bombing. Three siblings died as collateral damage, but both of her parents survived.

1946: Flu Epidemic and Starvation

In 1946, Ula Stöckl experienced the flu epidemic and starvation winter.

1948: Birth of a Sister

In 1948, another sister was born to Ula Stöckl's parents, marking a new beginning for the family.

1954: Quit School

In 1954, Ula Stöckl quit school and trained for secretarial work.

February 1958: Languages Courses

In February 1958, Ula Stöckl embarked on languages courses in Paris and London.

1961: Executive Secretary

From 1961 to 1963, Ula Stöckl worked as a trilingual executive secretary.

August 1963: Editorial Assistant

In August 1963, Ula Stöckl worked as an editorial assistant with the publishers DM-Verlag at Sandweier.

1963: Enrolled at Institut für Filmgestaltung

In 1963, Ula Stöckl enrolled as a student at the Institut für Filmgestaltung, a department of the School of Design in Ulm, becoming the first female student admitted to the course.

1964: Produced Antigone

In 1964, Ula Stöckl produced her first film, "Antigone", as part of her course, using a silent 35-mm Arri camera.

1968: Completed Course

In 1968, Ula Stöckl completed her course at the Institut für Filmgestaltung.

1968: Established Ula Stöckl Filmproduktion

In 1968, Ula Stöckl established her own production company, Ula Stöckl Filmproduktion.

1968: Neun Leben hat die Katze

In 1968, Ula Stöckl's graduation feature film, "Neun Leben hat die Katze" ("The cat has nine lives"), acquired a cult status, seen by some as "West Germany’s first feminist film".

1971: Kübelkind on Television

In 1971, sections of the film "die Geschichten vom Kübelkind", co-produced by Ula Stöckl and Edgar Reitz, began to be shown on television.

1974: Co-produced Fräulein Julie

In 1974, Ula Stöckl co-produced with Werner Fassbinder Strindberg's stage drama "Fräulein Julie" at the Theater am Turm in Frankfurt, though the experience was not entirely happy.

1978: Engagement with International Women's Film Festival

From 1978, Ula Stöckl was closely engaged with the International Women's Film Festival in Créteil (Paris) for fifteen years following its foundation.

1982: Berlinale Film Festival

Since 1982, Ula Stöckl has worked for the "Berlinale" film festival, also finding a niche as a moderator and presenter.

1984: Der Schlaf der Vernunft

In 1984, Ula Stöckl returned to cinema with one of her most acclaimed productions, "Der Schlaf der Vernunft" ("Sleep of Reason").

1992: Das alte Lied

In 1992, Ula Stöckl's "Das alte Lied" ("The old song"), one of the first so-called "Spielfilme" (narrative films), appeared, dealing with themes arising out of reunification.

2002: Programme Advisor

Between 2002 and 2004, Ula Stöckl was employed as a programme adviser in the selection committee for the Venice International Film Festival.

2004: Programme Advisor

Between 2002 and 2004, Ula Stöckl was employed as a programme adviser in the selection committee for the Venice International Film Festival.

2004: Professorship at University of Central Florida

Since 2004, Ula Stöckl has held a professorship at the University of Central Florida, focusing on film direction and production, and the place of women in film.