Rose (2026 film)

Rose
German promotional poster
Directed byMarkus Schleinzer
Written by
  • Markus Schleinzer
  • Alexander Brom
Produced by
Starring
Narrated byMarisa Growaldt
CinematographyGerald Kerkletz
Edited byHansjörg Weißbrich
Music byTara Nome Doyle
Production
companies
  • Schubert Füm
  • ROW Pictures
  • Walker & Worm Film
Distributed by
  • The Match Factory
  • Filmladen Filmverleih
  • Piffl Medien
Release dates
  • 15 February 2026 (2026-02-15) (Berlinale)
  • 17 April 2026 (2026-04-17) (Austria)
Running time
93 minutes
Countries
  • Austria
  • Germany
Language
  • German

Rose is a 2026 drama film directed by Markus Schleinzer, co-written by Alexander Brom and Schleinzer. Set in the 17th century, it follows mysterious soldier Rose (Sandra Hüller), a woman disguised as a man, who appears in a secluded Protestant village. She declares herself the heir of a long-abandoned farmstead and produces a document to support her claim to the suspicious villagers.[1][2]

The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2026, where it won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance for Hüller.[3] It will be theatrically released in Austria on 17 April by Filmladen Filmverleih,[4] and in Germany on 30 April by Piffl Medien.[5]

Synopsis

Set shortly after the Thirty Years' War, the film centres on Rose, a soldier who arrives in a remote Protestant village claiming to be the missing heir to a neglected estate. Although Rose presents documents to support the claim, the villagers respond with caution and suspicion. Seeking stability and a place to belong, Rose attempts to integrate into the wary community. Yet Rose's identity is built on deception: the name is assumed, and the soldier's true gender is hidden. As Rose pursues acceptance, the plan extends to considering an arranged marriage with Suzanna, the daughter of a leading local farmer, revealing the lengths Rose is willing to go to secure a future.

Cast

Production

The film is an international co-production between Austria, and Germany. Principal photography began on 7 May 2024 on locations in the Glasebach Valley in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt. Filming ended on 13 December 2024 in the locations at Austria – Lower Austria, Germany – Saxony-Anhalt.[6][4]

The lead character of Rose played by Sandra Hüller, is inspired by numerous documented accounts of women disguised as men throughout European history.[7]

In February 2025, it was reported that the film produced by Schubert, ROW Pictures and Walker + Worm Film was in the advanced post-production stage.[8]

Release

Rose had its world premiere on 15 February 2026, as part of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[9][10] It is set to compete for the Firebird Award at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival in April 2026.[11]

The film is scheduled for release in the German theatres on 30 April 2026 by Piffl Medien,[5] and in the Austrian cinemas on 17 April by Filmladen Filmverleih.[4]

The Match Factory acquired the sales rights of the film in 2023.[12]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 20 February 2026 Teddy Award Markus Schleinzer Nominated [13]
22 February 2026 Golden Bear Rose Nominated [14][15][16]
Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance Sandra Hüller Won
Hong Kong International Film Festival 11 April 2026 Firebird Award (World) Rose Pending [11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rose". Austrian Films. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Markus Schleinzer in post-production with historical drama Rose". Cineuropa. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  3. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (20 January 2026). "Berlinale Unveils 2026 Competition With Amy Adams Drama 'At The Sea', Karim Aïnouz's Starry 'Rosebush Pruning' & 'Rose' With Sandra Hüller". Deadline. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "Rose: Feature Film, 2024-2026, Drama, Period, Austria, Germany". Crew United. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Rose". Piffl Medien (in German). 14 July 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Rose, Austria, Germany 2024/2025 Feature film". filmportal.de. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  7. ^ Schuster, Barbara (25 June 2024). "„Rose": Erste Etappe geschafft" ["Rose": First stage completed]. THE SPOT media & film (in German). Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  8. ^ Meza, Ed (21 February 2025). "Austrian-German Shingle Schubert Ramps Up Production With Impressive Crossover Arthouse Pipeline, Including Sandra Hüller Historical Drama (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  9. ^ Elsa Keslassy (20 January 2026). "Berlin Film Festival Full Lineup: 'Rosebush Pruning' Starring Riley Keough and Callum Turner, Channing Tatum's 'Josephine' and More". Variety. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  10. ^ Ben Dalton (20 January 2026). "Berlin Film Festival unveils Competition lineup with Kornel Mundruczo, Karim Ainouz, Hanna Bergholm films". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  11. ^ a b Shackleton, Liz (10 March 2026). "Hong Kong International Film Festival To Open With Anthony Chen's 'We Are All Strangers' & Closing With Philip Yung's 'Cyclone'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  12. ^ Dams, Tim (1 June 2023). "Sandra Hüller to star in Markus Schleinzer's period drama 'Rose'; The Match Factory boards sales (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  13. ^ Yossman, K.J. (11 February 2026). "Berlinale's Teddy Awards Celebrate 40th Anniversary as Queer Cinema Faces Fresh Threats: 'Globally We're Facing a Backlash'". Variety. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  14. ^ Economou, Vassilis (20 January 2026). "The Berlinale unveils the films set to lock horns in its Competition and Perspectives sections". Cineuropa. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  15. ^ Scott Roxborough (20 January 2026). "Sandra Hüller, Channing Tatum, Amy Adams, and Rupert Grint to Light Up Auteur-Heavy Berlin Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  16. ^ Lodge, Guy (21 February 2026). "Berlin Film Festival: İlker Çatak's 'Yellow Letters' Wins Golden Bear for Best Film (Full List of Winners)". Variety. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
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