Ruth Maria Kubitschek: A Tempered Superstar in the World of Fashion - A garden: a token of appreciation towards the earth.
Ruth Maria Kubitschek, a renowned actress and bestselling author, passed away on June 1st. She was famously recognized as "Spatzl" in Helmut Dietl's (1944-2015) cult series "Monaco Franze - The Eternal Stench" (1983).
Kubitschek's escape from North Bohemia
Born on August 2, 1931, in Komotau (North Bohemia/Czechoslovakia), Ruth Maria Kubitschek, along with her parents, fled to Saxony-Anhalt (German Democratic Republic), an event that stayed with her for life. "I understand the plight of all refugees worldwide because it was similar for my family and me. We came to Germany with nothing. Back then, there were millions - from Czechoslovakia, Poland, East Prussia... Germany has endured all of this," she shared in an interview with spot on news.
In 1953, Kubitschek got married to opera director Götz Friedrich (1930-2000). In 1957, their son Alexander was born. The two divorce in 1962, and Kubitschek left the former East Germany with her son.
Alexander "wishes to maintain anonymity," she said in an interview regarding her book "Love Declaration to Nature" (2014) and reminisced smaller incidents. "For instance, when I cleaned the windows in his first apartment, other tenants questioned, 'Why is the Kubitschek cleaning your windows?' Similar occurrences happened to us during his musical engagements. When I wished to attend the premiere at the Konstanz theatre, I could only receive a ticket in the back, so they would not associate me with him. He just wanted to maintain anonymity," said the film star.
From 1976 till Wolfgang Rademann's (1934-2016, known for "The Black Forest Clinic" and "The Cruise Ship") death in 2016, Kubitschek shared a relationship. The demise of her life partner had a substantial influence on her. "When Wolfgang passed away in January 2016, I was aimlessly wandering through life and did not know where I was going... He was more present and significant in my life than I was ready to admit in our nearly 40 years together. I've been dreaming of him for a long time." By 2018, her grieving period ended, according to "Bunte," "I'm feeling good again."
Kubitschek's film career
Apart from "Monaco Franze," two other popular series, "Kir Royal" (1986) and "The Guldenburg Inheritance" (1987-1990), were part of her filmography. For her captivating acting performances, she received multiple awards throughout her career. including the Federal Cross of Merit 1st Class.
Just as she intended to retire from acting, the part of "Frau Ella" (2013) starring Matthias Schweighöfer (43) came about. Despite the physical pain and dislocated joint that caused her severe foot pain, she still accepted the offer. "It was an incredibly strenuous time," she recounted in an interview with spot on news. "I had excruciating foot pain because I had dislocated my joint. However, I also looked exceptionally old and frail due to these pains, which worked out perfectly for my character. And Matthias Schweighöfer was fantastic. He's got a great sense of humor and a terrific individual," she fondly recalled.
Upon her 90th birthday in 2021, President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier (68) praised the "great actress" in a personal letter. "You have entertained your audience in various and convincing ways throughout your extensive career, earning respect and recognition through your work," he wrote. Indelible were her performances as "Spatzl" in Helmut Dietl's (1944-2015) series "Monaco Franze" and as a publisher in "Kir Royal". "We viewers can only genuinely thank you for the magic of your acting, for melancholic and joyful moments," the President remarked.
At the time of Steinmeier's anecdotic gesture, Ruth Maria Kubitschek had been residing in her adopted home, Switzerland, for years. When she published her book "Gracefully Getting Older" ten years prior, she elaborated on the significant transition in her life and her move to the Alpine Republic at the age of 60.
My life truly began at the age of sixty. Prior to that, I carried a tremendous burden on my shoulders - physically and mentally. Each pain, each injury echoed in my life, unrelenting. I chose to release this weight on my shoulders before my sixtieth birthday. I abandoned my apartment in Munich, discarded all my furniture, and relocated to Switzerland. This was an enchanting experience. Soon after, I became much more creative, indulging in painting and writing. The Chernobyl disaster [1986] also deeply impacted me. I dabbled in writing fairy tales, enamored by the beauty of every blossoming flower and towering tree. In collaboration with a friend, I established a garden at the age of sixty-five as a token of gratitude to the earth. Her "two Italian lemon trees" may still be present, adorned with namesakes: Sophia Loren, famed for her grace, and Gina Lollobrigida, known for her sturdiness.
During this discussion, Kubitschek also shared her spiritual views concerning death and the existence after it. "I believe we need to come to Earth to become perfect. We must accept everything we bring forth in the next life [...] I assert that life is an endurance test - you'll only be given what you can bear in it."
