Alexander Horwath (b. 1964, Vienna) is an Austrian author, curator, film historian, critic, and director. He led the Viennale (Vienna International Film Festival) from 1992 to 1997 and served as director of the Austrian Film Museum between 2002 and 2017. His 2024 debut feature Henry Fonda for President reflects decades of engagement with film history, cinematic politics, and the interplay between political narratives and cultural experience. His curatorial work includes co‑ordinating the film programme for Documenta 12 in 2007.