Schleinzer Signs With Cinetic After Silver Bear Win

Austrian filmmaker Markus Schleinzer, acclaimed for his film Rose, has secured representation with Cinetic. Rose, which premiered in competition at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, garnered significant positive reviews and earned Sandra Hüller a Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance.

The black-and-white period piece, Rose, is set in the 17th century and follows a woman's infiltration of a secluded village disguised as a male soldier amidst the Thirty Years' War. The film was acquired by MUBI for distribution in North America and other territories, with a US theatrical release planned post-qualification.

Prior to his filmmaking career, Schleinzer worked as a casting director, contributing to the international success of Austrian cinema through collaborations with notable directors. Rose marks Schleinzer's third feature film, following Michael and Angelo.

He is currently developing Klaus, a musical that will explore the life of German singer Klaus Nomi. Schleinzer is co-writing the script with Alexander Brom, and Schubert is attached as producer for the project.