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
Released: Jan 01, 1977
Runtime: 117 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Friedrich Achleitner, Marc Adrian, H.C. Artmann, Helmut Benedict, Moucle Blackout, Joe Berger
Crew: Ernst Schmidt Jr. (Director), Günther Janicek (Director of Photography), Ernst Schmidt Jr. (Director of Photography), Ernst Schmidt Jr. (Writer), Armin Berg (Music), Alexander Girardi (Music)