Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna (1990)
This documentary, Ulrich Seidl's full-length film debut, examines the lives of the street newspaper sellers in Vienna, a mixture of men from Turkey, India, Pakistan, Egypt and Eastern Europe, standing out in all weathers, peddling the trivial Viennese tabloids. We see their lives on the street, their cramped living quarters, their minders, the 'training' days, and the inhumane process which keeps them working endless hour for little reward.
Director: Ulrich Seidl
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Screenplay
Cinematography: Hans Selikovsky
Editing: Peter Zeitlinger
Production: Filmproduktion Mag. Hans Selikovsky
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $130
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna about?
- This documentary, Ulrich Seidl's full-length film debut, examines the lives of the street newspaper sellers in Vienna, a mixture of men from Turkey, India, Pakistan, Egypt and Eastern Europe, standing out in all weathers, peddling the trivial Viennese tabloids. We see their lives on the street, their cramped living quarters, their minders, the 'training' days, and the inhumane process which keeps them working endless hour for little reward.
- Who directed Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna?
- Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna was directed by Ulrich Seidl.
- How long is Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna?
- Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna?
- Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna?
- Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna had a budget of $130.
- Where was Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna produced?
- Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna was produced in Austria.