Markus Schleinzer
Born: 1971-11-08 in Vienna, Austria
Known For: Directing
Biography
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
2026
- Rose ... (Director)
- The Rays and Shadows as General Van Haffel
- Four Minus Three
- Der unsichtbare Zeuge as Fink
2025
- Other People's Money as Martin Eppler
- In My Parents' House as Dr. Pistorius
2024
- Veni Vidi Vici as Alfred
- Aufstand im Bordell - Frauenhandel um 1900 as Feigl
2023
- Sisi & I as Kaiser Franz Joseph
- All Will Be Revealed as Notar
- Brainfuck as Angelo
2022
- The Conference as Otto Hoffmann
- Rupture
2021
- Chess Story as Dr. Auer
- Kitz as Quirin Kandler
- Ich und die Anderen as Michael
- Hinterland as Pickpocket
2019
- The Ground Beneath My Feet as Dr. Hoffmann
- Nevrland as Psychotherapist
- Angelo ... (Writer)
2018
- Shillings from Heaven as Inspektor
- Border Country as Dr. Schneider
2017
- Wannabe as Caster
2016
- Margarethe Ottillinger – Die Frau, die zu viel wusste as Peter Krauland
- Unmensch as Hans
2015
- Der Metzger muß nachsitzen as Mario Sedlatschek
- The Wagner-Clan as Adolf von Gross
- One of Us as Joseph Winkler
2014
- Superegos as Jasper
- Burning Souls as Schwartconz
- Casanova Variations ... (Writer)
- Eine Liebe für den Frieden – Bertha von Suttner und Alfred Nobel
2013
- The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich as Agent Klein
- Alles Schwindel as Gross
2011
- Michael ... (Writer)
- Die fremde Familie as Weinhändler
2010
- Rammbock: Berlin Undead ... (Casting)
- The Robber as Bewährungsbeamter
- The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott ... (Casting)
- The Poll Diaries ... (Casting)
2009
- The White Ribbon ... (Casting)
- Lourdes ... (Casting)
- Schautag as Kunde
2008
- For a Moment, Freedom ... (Casting)
2007
- The Counterfeiters ... (Casting)
- Forever Never Anywhere as Mathias
- Franz Fuchs – A Patriot ... (Casting)
2006
- Slumming as Gast im Lokal
2005
- Vienna Crime Squad as Amon Heller
- Sleeper ... (Casting)
2004
- Hotel ... (Casting)
- The Whore's Son ... (Casting)
2003
- Time of the Wolf ... (Casting)
- Twinni ... (Casting)
2002
- Icarus ... (Casting)
2001
- The Piano Teacher ... (Casting)
- The Praying Mantis ... (Casting)
- Lovely Rita ... (Casting)
1970
- Scene of the Crime as Klaus Rottensteiner