State of the Nation (2002)
Four film-makers embark on a cinematic survey of Austria, documenting the political and social state of the nation and its people. An eye-opening experience. In the wake of the 1999 elections, four filmmakers decided to go out with cameras in hand and gauge the mood of their countrymen, who had made Jörg Haider's FPO party the second most powerful in Austria. What they found was a country apparently "like any other" , filled with nice ordinary people. Who feel perfectly comfortable dreaming of a possible future without foreigners, or speaking with equanimity about the old days of the Third Reich.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 3, 2002
Production: Lotus-Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
nationalism, immigration, austria, woman director
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is State of the Nation about?
- Four film-makers embark on a cinematic survey of Austria, documenting the political and social state of the nation and its people. An eye-opening experience. In the wake of the 1999 elections, four filmmakers decided to go out with cameras in hand and gauge the mood of their countrymen, who had made Jörg Haider's FPO party the second most powerful in Austria. What they found was a country apparently "like any other" , filled with nice ordinary people. Who feel perfectly comfortable dreaming of a possible future without foreigners, or speaking with equanimity about the old days of the Third Reich.
- Who directed State of the Nation?
- State of the Nation was directed by Michael Glawogger, Ulrich Seidl, Michael Sturminger, Barbara Albert.
- How long is State of the Nation?
- State of the Nation has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is State of the Nation?
- State of the Nation is a Documentary film.
- Where was State of the Nation produced?
- State of the Nation was produced in Austria.