Ursina Lardi (Chur, 1970) is a prominent Swiss actress, known for her intense presence and measured performances in European cinema.

She achieved international fame through her collaboration with director Michael Haneke, particularly for her role as Baroness Marie-Luise in **"The White Ribbon" (Das weiße Band, 2009)**, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. This film cemented her reputation as an actress of great depth.

Lardi is often chosen to portray complex, reserved women with a strong screen presence, capable of conveying deep emotions with sobriety and great psychological subtlety. Her other significant films include **"Lore" (2012)** by Cate Shortland, **"The Childhood of a Leader" (2016)**, and **"The Silent Revolution" (Das schweigende Klassenzimmer, 2017)**. Her ability to convey the characters' psychology with expressive minimalism makes her a distinctive figure in the cinematic landscape.