Born in East-Berlin, Rosa Friedrich studied
directing at the Film Academy Vienna with
Michael Haneke and Jessica Hausner,
focusing on a playful approach to film
language and filmmaking. Her graduation
film Potted Palm Trees was selected for
Karlovy Vary Film Festival and Festival
du Nouveau Cinema Montreal. She was
nominated for First Steps 2020 and was
part of Berlinale Talents 2021. Before
dedicating herself entirely to film she studied
philosophy, psychology and film studies and
lead various dance and theater groups.