Austrian film Rose selected for 2027 Academy Awards

The Austrian film ‘Rose’, directed by Markus Schleinzer, has been selected as Austria’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. The film, which has already received recognition such as the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, follows the story of a 17th-century woman who disguises herself as a soldier to survive in a male-dominated world.

Director Markus Schleinzer, drawing on 17 years of experience as a casting director, specifically wrote the lead role for actress Sandra Hüller. Schleinzer has praised Hüller’s performance, referring to her as ‘the queen’ due to the depth and intensity she brings to the character. The film has also been featured at the Vancouver International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.