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Rose (2026 film)

Rose
German promotional poster
Directed byMarkus Schleinzer
Written by
  • Markus Schleinzer
  • Alexander Brom
Produced by
  • Johannes Schubert
  • Philipp Worm
  • Tobias Walker
  • Karsten Stöter
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 will compete for the Golden Bear.[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

Sandra Hüller, the lead actress of the film

Production

Markus Schleinzer, the director of the film

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]

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.[11]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 22 February 2026 Golden Bear Rose Pending [12][13]

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. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
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