Markus Schleinzer
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.
Filmography (38 titles)
Der unsichtbare Zeuge
Fink · 2026
7.5MovieThe Rays and Shadows
General Van Haffel · 2026
8.1MovieFour Minus Three
2026
6.9ShowOther People's Money
Martin Eppler · 2025
8.0MovieIn My Parents' House
Dr. Pistorius · 2025
5.5MovieVeni Vidi Vici
Alfred · 2024
8.0MovieAufstand im Bordell - Frauenhandel um 1900
Feigl · 2024
MovieAll Will Be Revealed
Notar · 2023
MovieBrainfuck
Angelo · 2023
6.2MovieSisi & I
Kaiser Franz Joseph · 2023
MovieRupture
2022
6.7MovieThe Conference
Otto Hoffmann · 2022
6.9ShowKitz
Quirin Kandler · 2021
6.2MovieHinterland
Pickpocket · 2021
6.8MovieChess Story
Dr. Auer · 2021
3.8ShowIch und die Anderen
Michael · 2021
5.8MovieNevrland
Psychotherapist · 2019
5.6MovieThe Ground Beneath My Feet
Dr. Hoffmann · 2019
7.2MovieShillings from Heaven
Inspektor · 2018
5.4MovieBorder Country
Dr. Schneider · 2018
2.3MovieWannabe
Caster · 2017
Margarethe Ottillinger – Die Frau, die zu viel wusste
Peter Krauland · 2016
MovieUnmensch
Hans · 2016
3.6MovieThe Wagner-Clan
Adolf von Gross · 2015