ViennaFilm 1896-1976 (1977)
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
Director: Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Cast
- Friedrich Achleitner - Self
- Marc Adrian - Self
- H.C. Artmann - Self
- Helmut Benedict - Self
- Moucle Blackout - Self
- Joe Berger - Wiener
- Charlie Chaplin - Self (archive footage)
- Elfriede Datzig - Self
- Irina David - Self
- Engelbert Dollfuß - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Armin Berg, Alexander Girardi
Cinematography: Günther Janicek, Ernst Schmidt Jr.
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ernst Schmidt Jr.
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ViennaFilm 1896-1976 about?
- 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
- Who directed ViennaFilm 1896-1976?
- ViennaFilm 1896-1976 was directed by Ernst Schmidt Jr..
- Who stars in ViennaFilm 1896-1976?
- ViennaFilm 1896-1976 stars Friedrich Achleitner, Marc Adrian, H.C. Artmann, Helmut Benedict, Moucle Blackout, Joe Berger.
- How long is ViennaFilm 1896-1976?
- ViennaFilm 1896-1976 has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is ViennaFilm 1896-1976?
- ViennaFilm 1896-1976 is a Documentary film.
- Where was ViennaFilm 1896-1976 produced?
- ViennaFilm 1896-1976 was produced in Austria.