Jessica Hausner - Actor Profile

Jessica Hausner

Directing
Freshness: Feb 09, 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jessica Hausner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Jessica Hausner's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jessica Hausner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jessica Hausner Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jessica Hausner.

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.