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NR 1h 57m

ViennaFilm 1896-1976

This film is a kind of anthology about Vienna, from the invention of film to the present day. The aim is to break down the usual clichéd "image of Vienna" such as that found in the traditional "Vienna Film" by juxtaposing documentary footage, newly shot material and subjective sequences created by various artists. Individual, self-contained sections of the film gain new meaning within the context of historical material. Familiar sites appear estranged when edited together with historical scenes. Other scenes appear like a persiflage or satirical. The film does not incorporate any commentary whatsoever. It is a collage of diverse materials aimed at conveying a distanced image of Vienna to the viewer

Top Cast

  • Friedrich Achleitner

    Friedrich Achleitner

    Self

  • Marc Adrian

    Marc Adrian

    Self

  • H.C. Artmann

    H.C. Artmann

    Self

  • Helmut Benedict

    Helmut Benedict

    Self

  • Moucle Blackout

    Moucle Blackout

    Self

  • Joe Berger

    Joe Berger

    Wiener

  • Charlie Chaplin

    Charlie Chaplin

    Self (archive footage)

  • Elfriede Datzig

    Elfriede Datzig

    Self

  • Irina David

    Irina David

    Self

Overview

This film is a kind of anthology about Vienna, from the invention of film to the present day. The aim is to break down the usual clichéd "image of Vienna" such as that found in the traditional "Vienna Film" by juxtaposing documentary footage, newly shot material and subjective sequences created by various artists. Individual, self-contained sections of the film gain new meaning within the context of historical material. Familiar sites appear estranged when edited together with historical scenes. Other scenes appear like a persiflage or satirical. The film does not incorporate any commentary whatsoever. It is a collage of diverse materials aimed at conveying a distanced image of Vienna to the viewer

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