Markus Schleinzer
Directing
- Born
- November 8, 1971 (age 54) · 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
September 5, 2001
The White Ribbon
September 24, 2009
The Counterfeiters
March 22, 2007
Time of the Wolf
August 28, 2003
Rammbock: Berlin Undead
September 9, 2010
Michael
September 14, 2011
The Robber
February 26, 2010
Lourdes
September 11, 2009
Hotel
December 3, 2004
Rose
April 17, 2026
The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott
October 1, 2010
The Poll Diaries
December 17, 2010
Behind the camera24
- 2026Rose Writer, Director, Casting
- 2019Angelo Director, Writer, Producer
- 2014Casanova Variations Writer
- 2011Michael Director, Writer
- 2010The Poll Diaries Casting
- 2010The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott Casting
- 2010Rammbock: Berlin Undead Casting
- 2010The Robber Casting
- 2009The White Ribbon Casting
- 2009Lourdes Casting