Helena Zengel Stars in German Thriller 'Westend Girl'
Originally published Jun 9, 2026
By Leo Barraclough · Variety
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Key points
- Helena Zengel stars in the German thriller series 'Westend Girl'.
- The series, distributed by Beta Film, premieres at Seriencamp.
- The show's finale features a scene set in the bay of Cassis near Marseille.
- The real-life woman the character is based on was deeply moved by the series.
German actress Helena Zengel, known for her rising international career, stars in the new thriller series 'Westend Girl.' The show, set to premiere at Seriencamp, follows a young woman navigating the challenges of the drugs trade. Distributed worldwide by Beta Film, the series concludes with a poignant scene set against the backdrop of the Cassis bay near Marseille. Zengel's performance has already moved the real-life woman the character is based on, who reportedly cried after watching a few clips of the show.
Read the original story: Variety — by Leo Barraclough
