Country: Austria

Direction Gustav Deutsch

Direction Josh Lowell · Peter Mortimer

Synopsis The Dawn Wall (2017) chronicles an extraordinary tale of determination as renowned free climber Tommy Caldwell and his climbing companion Kevin Jorgeson embark on a daring mission to conquer the seemingly insurmountable 3,000-foot vertical face of El Capitan, known as...

Direction Michael Haneke

Cast Jean-Louis Trintignant · Emmanuelle Riva · Isabelle Huppert · William Shimell

Synopsis Love (2012) follows the story of Georges and Anne, an elderly couple in their eighties who share a deep bond as former music teachers. Their daughter, also a musician, resides overseas with her family. Their tranquil life takes a dramatic...

Direction Gustav Deutsch

Direction Michael Glawogger

Synopsis Megacities (1998) offers an intimate look into the lives of individuals who reside in some of the world's most densely populated urban centers, including Bombay, New York, Moscow, and Mexico City. The documentary highlights their precarious living conditions while also...

Direction Danièle Huillet · Jean-Marie Straub

Cast Günter Reich · Louis Devos · Eva Csapo · Roger Lucas

Synopsis Moses and Aaron (1975) is a cinematic adaptation directed by the French filmmaking duo Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, inspired by Arnold Schoenberg's unfinished opera of the same name. Initially released in 1973, this film was showcased in the United...

Direction Michael Glawogger

Synopsis Workingman's Death (2005) embarks on a global journey to explore the enduring presence of heavy manual labor in the modern world. The documentary delves into the lives of workers in some of the most hazardous and remote locations, starting with...

Direction Paul Julien Robert

Synopsis My Fathers, My Mother and Me (2012) delves into the unconventional upbringing of director Paul-Julien Robert, who was raised in the Friedrichshof commune, Europe's largest, established by Viennese Actionist Otto Muehl in the early 1970s. This commune was built on...

Direction Michael Haneke

Cast Susanne Lothar · Ulrich Mühe · Arno Frisch · Frank Giering

Synopsis Funny Games (1997) is a chilling and unsettling film that revolves around an Austrian family who embark on a tranquil country vacation. Their peaceful getaway is abruptly disrupted when they fall prey to two ruthless and calculating psychopaths. These tormentors...

Direction Sebastian Meise

Cast Franz Rogowski · Georg Friedrich · Anton von Lucke · Joachim Schoenfeld

Synopsis Great Freedom (2021) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II, focusing on Hans, a man repeatedly incarcerated in Germany due to his homosexuality. Throughout his numerous stints in prison, Hans forms an enduring bond with his cellmate, Viktor, a...

Direction Pál Fejös

Cast Annabella · Gustav Fröhlich · Paul Otto · Hans Marr

Direction Ruth Beckermann

Cast Ilkay Idiskut · Majeda Alshammaa · Nerjiss Aldebi · Davut Kaplan

Synopsis Favoriten (2024) delves into the challenges faced by Viennese primary schools, where over 60 percent of students do not speak German as their first language. This linguistic diversity, coupled with a severe shortage of teachers and supervisors, sets the stage...

Direction Peter Tscherkassky

Synopsis Train Again (S) (2021) follows the journey of a filmmaker who, inspired by Kurt Kren's 1978 masterpiece 37/78 Tree Again, created his own homage 18 years after his third darkroom film, L’Arrivée. This new work, part of his "Rushes Series,"...

Direction Peter Tscherkassky

Synopsis Coming Attractions (2010) explores the intricate bond between early cinema and avant-garde film, delving into how the construction of its images is deeply rooted in this relationship. The documentary examines the historical and artistic connections that have shaped the evolution...

Direction Stefan Ruzowitzky

Cast Karl Markovics · August Diehl · Devid Striesow · Martin Brambach

Synopsis The Counterfeiters (2007) is set in Berlin, 1936, where Salomon "Sally" Sorowitsch is renowned as the master of counterfeiting. His life is a thrilling game of deception, surrounded by criminals, gigolos, and women of easy virtue. Sorowitsch's gambling habits are...

Direction Michael Glawogger · Monika Willi

Synopsis Untitled (2017) follows the unfinished journey of filmmaker Michael Glawogger, who tragically did not return from his intended global expedition. His editor, Monika Willi, took on the task of completing the project using the footage he captured. The documentary presents...

Direction Nikolaus Geyrhalter

Synopsis Unser täglich Brot (Our Daily Bread) (2005) invites viewers into the realm of industrial food production and advanced farming techniques. Set to the steady beat of conveyor belts and colossal machinery, the film offers an uncommented glimpse into the heart...

Direction Gustav Deutsch

Synopsis Film Is a Girl & a Gun (2009) is a cinematic exploration presented in five acts, delving into one of the most enduring themes in film and human history: the dynamic interplay between the sexes. The documentary traces a journey...

Direction Michael Haneke

Cast Arno Frisch · Angela Winkler · Ulrich Mühe · Ingrid Strassner

Synopsis Benny's Video (1992) delves into the second installment of director Michael Haneke's trilogy, which scrutinizes the impact of violence and media on contemporary Austrian society. The narrative revolves around a 14-year-old boy who is deeply engrossed in the world of...

Direction Valie Export

Cast Susanne Widl · Peter Weibel · Josef Plavec · Monica Helfer-Friedrich

Synopsis Invisible Adversaries (1977) follows the story of Anna, a creative artist grappling with a delusional belief in an alien invasion where duplicates of humans aim for complete annihilation. Her mental struggle is vividly portrayed through a mix of extended, steady...