Markus Schleinzer
Directing
Markus Schleinzer (born 8 November 1971; Vienna) is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, casting director, and actor. He is best known his feature films Michael (2011) and Rose (2026). Before establishing as a filmmaker, Schleinzer built a long career as a casting director, working on more than 60 Austrian film and television productions and collaborating with directors including Michael Haneke, Ulrich Seidl, and Jessica Hausner. His background in casting has been widely cited by Schleinzer as a formative influence on his approach to acting and staging as a director.
Known for
Chess Story
2021
Rose
2026
The White Ribbon
2009
Nevrland
2019
Four Minus Three
2026
Sleeper
2005
The Conference
2022
Sisi & I
2023
Time of the Wolf
2003
Lourdes
2009
Hinterland
2021
Twinni
2003
Hotel
2004
Superegos
2014
