Markus Schleinzer
Directing · Born Nov 8, 1971 · Vienna, Austria
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
The Piano Teacher
20017.3
The White Ribbon
20097.5
The Counterfeiters
20077.4
Time of the Wolf
20036.1
Chess Story
20216.8
Rammbock: Berlin Undead
20105.9
Michael
20116.8
The Conference
20226.7
Scene of the Crime
19706.2
The Rays and Shadows
20267.5
Kitz
20216.9
The Robber
20106.4
Lourdes
20096.6
Hinterland
20216.2
Hotel
20045.7
Sisi & I
20236.2
Rose
20267.7
