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Austrian film industry Academy Awards participation

Overview

The Austrian film industry has established a notable presence in the Academy Awards race, with four films involving Austrian participation or co-production submitted for the Best International Feature Film category. These include the Austrian official entry ‘Rose’, the Austrian-German co-production ‘Everytime’, the Bulgarian entry ‘Das geträumte Abenteuer’, and the Egyptian candidate ‘The Stories’. ‘Rose’, directed by Markus Schleinzer and starring Sandra Hüller, is set in 17th-century Germany during the Thirty Years’ War. The film follows a character who poses as a man to claim land in a secluded village. Following its selection as Austria’s official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards, MUBI released the film’s trailer and poster. Hüller, who won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlinale for her role, will see the film released in select U.S. theaters in December and in Italian theaters on February 4, 2027. Director Markus Schleinzer, whose transition from a 17-year career as a casting director to directing was encouraged by former collaborator Michael Haneke, has discussed the film’s themes. The black-and-white historical drama, which recently screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, explores gender, belonging, and societal contradictions. Schleinzer, who specifically wrote the lead role for Hüller, has praised her performance, referring to her as ‘the queen’ due to the depth and intensity she brings to the character. In October 2026, Sandra Hüller attended the BFI London Film Festival to promote ‘Rose’ alongside her film ‘Fatherland’. On October 17, 2026, ‘Rose’ was named the winner of the 2026 Arab Critics Award for European Film at the El Gouna Film Festival. The award, presented by the Arab Cinema Center in collaboration with European Film Promotion, was selected by more than 100 film critics from various Arab countries from a pool of 25 European films.

Entities

Markus Schleinzer · Sandra Hüller · Rose · Germany · MUBI

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Austrian film Rose selected for 2027 Academy Awards

    The Austrian film ‘Rose’, starring Sandra Hüller and directed by Markus Schleinzer, is Austria’s official submission for the 2027 Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Rose film wins Arab Critics Award for European Film

    Markus Schleinzer’s film ‘Rose’ has won the 2026 Arab Critics Award for European Film at the El Gouna Film Festival, selected by over 100 Arab film critics.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Markus Schleinzer discusses film ‘Rose’ and Sandra Hüller

    Director Markus Schleinzer discusses his career evolution and his new historical drama ‘Rose’, starring Sandra Hüller, which explores gender and identity in 17th-century Germany.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sandra Hüller attends BFI London Film Festival

    Actress Sandra Hüller attended the BFI London Film Festival for the premieres of her films ‘Rose’ and ‘Fatherland’.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sandra Hüller stars in ‘Rose’, Austria's Oscar entry

    The film ‘Rose’, directed by Markus Schleinzer and starring Sandra Hüller, has been chosen as Austria's Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film.

  6. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Austrian film industry secures four entries in Oscar race

    Four films with Austrian involvement are competing in the Oscar race for Best International Feature, led by Markus Schleinzer’s “Rose” starring Berlinale winner Sandra Hüller.

Sources

albiladpress.com · caroleditosti.com · cine1.com.ar · cineblog.it · deutschlandsuchtdensuperstar.de · europesays.com · filmsoundmedia.at · haveneg.com · liveforfilm.com · maggiesfarm.it · moviedigger.it · pressview.it · thefilmstage.com · thepeoplesmovies.com · tomandlorenzo.com · variety.com

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history