ViennaFilm 1896-1976

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

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1977

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Austria

Cast

Ernst Jandl,Werner Kofler,Gerhard Rühm,Engelbert Dollfuß,Charlie Chaplin,Arnulf Rainer,Moucle Blackout,Auguste Lumière,Brenda Kronheim,Irina Davidand 26 more

Director

Ernst Schmidt Jr.

Writer

Ernst Schmidt Jr.

Cinematography

Ernst Schmidt Jr.,Günther Janicek

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0075429