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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Friedrich Achleitner
Self
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Marc Adrian
Self
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Ernst Schmidt Jr
Armin Berg
H.C. Artmann
Self
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Helmut Benedict
Self
HC Artmann
H.C. Artmann
Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Moucle Blackout
Self
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Panic Bodies
Joe Berger
Wiener
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Eis
Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
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Modern Times
The Great Dictator
Elfriede Datzig
Self
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The False Bride
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Ernst Schmidt Jr. Director · Günther Janicek Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1977 · Produced in Austria · Original title Wienfilm 1896-1976
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Austria
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Original title
Wienfilm 1896-1976
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Austria · January 1, 1977
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No release date listed for United States.
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