Oscars: Austria Picks Sandra Hüller Drama ‘Rose’ as Best International Feature Submission
Sandra Hüller stars as a woman posing as a male farmer in the black-and-white drama, which won her Berlin’s Silver Bear.
- Austria has selected the period drama 'Rose', starring Sandra Hüller, as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards; the film, directed by Markus Schleinzer, recently premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.
- Set in the 17th Century, the black-and-white drama features Hüller as a woman disguising herself as a male farmer in a secluded Protestant village, a character Schleinzer based on hundreds of historical cases from the era.
- Hüller won the Silver Bear for Best Lead Performance at the Berlinale for her role; Deadline critic Damon Wise called the film "a remarkable piece of work," praising her striking yet chameleonic talent.
- Mubi acquired distribution rights for North America, Italy, and Australia, while Mubi-owned The Match Factory manages global sales; producers include Johannes Schubert, Philipp Worm, Tobias Walker, and Karsten.
- The Academy will announce the Best International Feature Film shortlist on Dec. 15, followed by the five nominees on Jan. 21, 2027; the 99th Academy Awards ceremony takes place on March 14, 2027.
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Austria Picks 'Rose' as Best International Feature Entry for Oscars
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Austria has selected Sandra Huller-starrer 'Rose' as its official submission for the Best International Feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, entering Markus Schleinzer's period drama into the 2027 Oscar race, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Entertainment News | Austria Picks 'Rose' as Best International Feature Entry for Oscars.
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Austria Selects Sandra Huller's 'Rose' As International Oscar Hope
Austria has selected Berlin Film Festival winner Rose, which stars Sandra Hüller, as its International Oscar hopeful. Markus Schleinzer’s black-and-white period critical hit had its world premiere in competition at the Berlinale and won Hüller the festival’s Silver Bear for best leading performance. The film, which is a live contender in the category, was previously picked up by Mubi for all rights […]
Markus Schleinzer's black-and-white drama with Sandra Hüller will be submitted. The next decision will be made on December 15th.
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