7.3
Movie
Directing
Markus Schleinzer
- Born
- (age 54)
- Birthplace
- Vienna, Austria
- Credits
- 60 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
7.5
Movie
The White Ribbon
7.4
Movie
The Counterfeiters
6.1
Movie
Time of the Wolf
6.8
Movie
Chess Story
5.9
Movie
Rammbock: Berlin Undead
6.8
Movie
Michael
6.7
Movie
The Conference
6.2
TV
Scene of the Crime
7.5
Movie
The Rays and Shadows
6.9
TV
Kitz
6.4
Movie
The Robber
6.6
Movie
Lourdes
6.2
Movie
Hinterland
5.7
Movie
Hotel
6.2
Movie
Sisi & I
7.7
Movie
Rose
5.8
Movie
Nevrland
Acting credits 38
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Der unsichtbare Zeuge Film | Fink |
| 2026 | The Rays and Shadows Film | General Van Haffel |
| 2026 | Four Minus Three Film | |
| 2025 | Other People's Money TV | Martin Eppler (1 ep) |
| 2025 | In My Parents' House Film | Dr. Pistorius |
| 2024 | Veni Vidi Vici Film | Alfred |
| 2024 | Aufstand im Bordell - Frauenhandel um 1900 Film | Feigl |
| 2023 | All Will Be Revealed Film | Notar |
| 2023 | Brainfuck Film | Angelo |
| 2023 | Sisi & I Film | Kaiser Franz Joseph |
| 2022 | Rupture Film | |
| 2022 | The Conference Film | Otto Hoffmann |
| 2021 | Kitz TV | Quirin Kandler (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Hinterland Film | Pickpocket |
| 2021 | Chess Story Film | Dr. Auer |
| 2021 | Ich und die Anderen TV | Michael (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Nevrland Film | Psychotherapist |
| 2019 | The Ground Beneath My Feet Film | Dr. Hoffmann |
| 2018 | Shillings from Heaven Film | Inspektor |
| 2018 | Border Country Film | Dr. Schneider |
| 2017 | Wannabe Film | Caster |
| 2016 | Margarethe Ottillinger – Die Frau, die zu viel wusste Film | Peter Krauland |
| 2016 | Unmensch Film | Hans |
| 2015 | The Wagner-Clan Film | Adolf von Gross |
| 2015 | One of Us Film | Joseph Winkler |
| 2015 | Der Metzger muß nachsitzen Film | Mario Sedlatschek |
| 2014 | Eine Liebe für den Frieden – Bertha von Suttner und Alfred Nobel Film | |
| 2014 | Burning Souls Film | Schwartconz |
| 2014 | Superegos Film | Jasper |
| 2013 | Alles Schwindel Film | Gross |
| 2013 | The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich Film | Agent Klein |
| 2011 | Die fremde Familie Film | Weinhändler |
| 2010 | The Robber Film | Bewährungsbeamter |
| 2009 | Schautag Film | Kunde |
| 2007 | Forever Never Anywhere Film | Mathias |
| 2006 | Slumming Film | Gast im Lokal |
| 2005 | Vienna Crime Squad TV | Amon Heller, Alfons Mair (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Scene of the Crime TV | Klaus Rottensteiner (1 ep) |
Crew credits 24
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Klaus Film | Director, Writer |
| 2026 | Rose Film | Writer, Director, Casting |
| 2019 | Angelo Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2014 | Casanova Variations Film | Writer |
| 2011 | Michael Film | Director, Writer |
| 2010 | The Poll Diaries Film | Casting |
| 2010 | The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott Film | Casting |
| 2010 | Rammbock: Berlin Undead Film | Casting |
| 2010 | The Robber Film | Casting |
| 2009 | The White Ribbon Film | Casting |
| 2009 | Lourdes Film | Casting |
| 2008 | For a Moment, Freedom Film | Casting |
| 2007 | Franz Fuchs – A Patriot Film | Casting |
| 2007 | The Counterfeiters Film | Casting |
| 2006 | Slumming Film | Casting |
| 2005 | Sleeper Film | Casting |
| 2004 | Hotel Film | Casting |
| 2004 | The Whore's Son Film | Casting |
| 2003 | Time of the Wolf Film | Casting |
| 2003 | Twinni Film | Casting |
| 2002 | Icarus Film | Casting |
| 2001 | Lovely Rita Film | Casting |
| 2001 | The Piano Teacher Film | Casting |
| 2001 | The Praying Mantis Film | Casting |