Jessica Hausner - Actor Profile

Jessica Hausner

Directing
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
1Total Films
5.2 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 6, 1972
Birth Place: Vienna, Austria

About Jessica Hausner

Jessica Hausner (born 6 October 1972; Vienna) is an Austrian filmmaker. She received international attention in 2001 when her film Lovely Rita, a portrait of a young girl who feels confined by family constraints, was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. Three years later she returned to Cannes with her film Hotel. Her 2014 film Amour Fou was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Jessica Hausner is the daughter of Viennese painter Rudolf Hausner, sister of costume designer Tanja Hausner and half sister of set designer and painter Xenia Hausner. She studied at Filmacademy Vienna. With fellow directors Barbara Albert and Antonin Svoboda and director of photography Martin Gschlacht, she founded the Viennese film production company coop99 in 1999. She was appointed a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2017.

Jessica Hausner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jessica Hausner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jessica Hausner's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Jessica Hausner's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jessica Hausner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jessica Hausner's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jessica Hausner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years Herself Flop Similar →

Jessica Hausner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jessica Hausner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jessica Hausner is "Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years" with a rating of 5.2/10.

How many movies has Jessica Hausner acted in?

Jessica Hausner has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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