Overview
- The Fachverband der Film- und Musikwirtschaft in Vienna announced Friday that Rose has been chosen as Austria’s official submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
- Sandra Hüller stars in the film and won the Berlinale Silver Bear for Best Actress, an accolade that has increased the movie’s awards profile.
- An independent jury selected Rose over two other domestic contenders, Marie Kreutzer’s Gentle Monster and Adrian Goiginger’s Vier minus Drei.
- Industry reports say Mubi has secured key distribution rights and The Match Factory is handling international sales, and the filmmakers have said they will pursue promotion abroad.
- The film now enters the Academy process where a December shortlist and January nominations will determine whether it reaches the 99th Academy Awards on 14 March 2027.