Sandra Hüller disguised as soldier in first trailer for Rose
Sandra Hüller lives as a male soldier in the first-look trailer for Rose, published as an exclusive by The Hollywood Reporter on 28 September.
The trailer centres on Hüller as a 17th-century woman who disguises herself as a soldier in the aftermath of the Thirty Years' War, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A first-look trailer is an early cut put out to introduce a film ahead of its cinema dates.
The film is directed by Markus Schleinzer. Schleinzer is an Austrian film-maker, as noted by Variety. In the story, Hüller's character works her way into a small Protestant village and ingratiates herself with its residents.
Berlin noticed. Rose premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in February, where Hüller won the Silver Bear for best lead performance. It then made its North American premiere at Telluride, as detailed by The Hollywood Reporter. In industry terms, that Telluride bow counts as the domestic launch, with domestic meaning the United States and Canada.
The director and star had history. Schleinzer met Hüller on the set of the 2023 German black comedy Sisi & I, where he appeared as her co-star. The former co-stars reunited with Schleinzer behind the camera for Rose, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. Discussing the film, Schleinzer said: "Every life, every day is a political act — so we cannot hide."
The Match Factory handled global sales for the Berlin winner, the business of licensing distribution rights country by country, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. An earlier trailer emerged in February when the company was selling the film at Berlin, as covered by Deadline.
Hüller has stayed in the spotlight since Berlin. She was announced in May as a guest on THR's Awards Chatter podcast at Cannes to discuss her life and career, including Rose, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She then recorded the conversation with host Scott Feinberg at Cannes' Campari Lounge, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
For fans, this means more Hüller is on the way. She will team with Maria Schrader on the new film Arbeit und Struktur, playing Herrendorf, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The Rose trailer gives audiences a clear entry point into that busy run.
