Sandra Hüller’s ‘Rose’ Secures Robust International Distribution Deals
Markus Schleinzer’s historical drama, Rose, starring Sandra Hüller, is gaining significant international traction following its premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. The film, which earned Hüller the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance, has secured distribution deals across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, signaling strong market interest.
Synopsis and Critical Reception
Set in the 17th century, Rose follows a mysterious soldier, Rose (Sandra Hüller), who disguises herself as a man and arrives in a secluded Protestant village. Claiming to be the heir to a long-abandoned farmstead, she presents documentation to support her claim, sparking suspicion among the villagers. The film explores themes of identity, belonging, and deception in the aftermath of the Thirty Years’ War.
Critics have lauded the film, with The Hollywood Reporter’s David Rooney calling it “an eloquent demolition of the gender binary.”
Distribution Agreements
The Match Factory is handling international sales for Rose and has finalized deals with the following distributors:
- France: KMBO
- Spain: Avalon
- Benelux: Paradiso
- Poland: Gutek
- Denmark: Ost For Paradis
- Sweden & Iceland: Edge
- Norway: Fidalgo
- Finland: Future Film Oy
- Hungary: Cirko Film
- Portugal: No Comboio
- Greece: Weirdwave
- Czech Republic & Slovakia: Zero Gravity
- Bulgaria: Beta Film
- Former Yugoslavia: MCF Megacom
- Baltics: Scanorama
- South Korea: Pancinema
- Middle East & North Africa: Gulf Film
- Israel: Lev Cinemas
Domestic releases are confirmed for:
- Germany: Piffl Medien (April 30, 2026)
- Austria: Filmladen Filmverleih (April 17, 2026)
- Switzerland: Filmcoopi
‘Queen at Sea’ Too Gains Momentum
Alongside Rose, Lance Hammer’s Queen at Sea, which won the Silver Bear Jury Prize and Best Supporting Performance awards for Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, is also experiencing successful distribution deals. Territories secured include the U.K. And Ireland (Curzon), Poland (Aurora), and South Korea (Challan), among others.
Release Details
Rose premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2026. The film runs for 93 minutes and is a co-production between Austria and Germany, filmed in German.