An anthology of one-minute films created by 60 international filmmakers on the theme of the death of cinema. Intended as an ode to 35mm, the film was screened one time only on a purpose-built 20x12 meter public cinema screen in the Port of Tallinn, Estonia, on 22 December 2011. A special projector was constructed for the event which allowed the actual filmstrip to be burnt at the same time as the film was shown.
Megacities is a documentary that provides a glimpse into the lives of people living in the world's largest cities, exploring themes of poverty, prostitution, addiction, and hopelessness. It showcases the struggles and realities faced by individuals in these megacities.
Blond, half-long hair floats in a seepage pond. A well-to-do lady calls the police, and departmental inspector Franzi fishes out a scalp.
Slugs is a movie about a group of young individuals trying to make a porn movie to earn money. The movie revolves around their adventures in the adult film industry, including situations like skinny-dipping, ejaculation, masturbation, fellatio, and the use of a prosthetic penis.
Workingman's Death is a documentary that provides a glimpse into the extreme working conditions and hardships faced by working-class individuals in different regions. Through powerful visuals and narratives, it highlights the desolation, poverty, and struggles encountered by workers in industries such as coal mining, illegal mining, shipbreaking, and more.
Contact High is a comedy movie about a group of friends who go on a wild adventure fueled by drugs, car races, and hallucinogens. Their journey takes them to Le Mans where they encounter various hilarious and unexpected situations.
Life in Loops (A Megacities RMX) is a documentary film released in 2006 that explores the remix culture in megacities. The film delves into the various aspects of remixing in urban environments, examining how different forms of art and culture collide and influence each other in these bustling cities.
Whores' Glory is a thought-provoking documentary that takes a deep dive into the lives of prostitutes in Mexico, Thailand, and Bangladesh. It sheds light on the challenges they face, the reasons why they enter the profession, and the impact of poverty and globalization on their lives. The film also delves into sensitive topics like drug use, post-punk culture, and the portrayal of unsimulated sex. It provides a raw and honest look at the complexities of prostitution.
Ozren is raised in Vienna by his mother Silvija, who works as a prostitute, and his aunt and uncle. The film shows the demimonde of Vienna in the early 1990ies and deals with Ozren's finding out that his mother is not a waitress (as he was initially told) and with the way he copes with it.
"If buildings could talk, what would they say about us?" CATHEDRALS OF CULTURE offers six startling responses. This 3D film project about the soul of buildings allows six iconic and very different buildings to speak for themselves, examining human life from the unblinking perspective of a manmade structure. Six acclaimed filmmakers bring their own visual style and artistic approach to the project. Buildings, they show us, are material manifestations of human thought and action: the Berlin Philharmonic, an icon of modernity; the National Library of Russia, a kingdom of thoughts; Halden Prison, the world's most humane prison; the Salk Institute, an institute for breakthrough science; the Oslo Opera House, a futuristic symbiosis of art and life; and the Centre Pompidou, a modern culture machine. CATHEDRALS OF CULTURE explores how each of these landmarks reflects our culture and guards our collective memory.
Kino im Kopf is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the limitless power of the human imagination. Through interviews with artists, scientists, and philosophers, the film invites viewers to ponder the significance of imagination in shaping our perceptions of reality. From daydreaming to creative problem-solving, Kino im Kopf explores the various ways in which our minds can create new worlds and possibilities.
Twenty-eight well-known filmmakers living and working in Austria were invited by WIENER MOZARTJAHR 2006, to produce associative miniatures on Mozart. Requirement: they had to be one-minute artistic short films. The directors come from a whole range of different backgrounds, ranging from animated, experimental and short film to documentaries and feature films. The result is a multi-facetted sampler of diverse formal and contextual positions with regard to Mozart’s person and his influence on today’s society, art and culture. The contributions run the gamut from experimental-conceptual statements through socio-critical and documentary observations to pithy short feature films.
In Slumming, two wealthy friends decide to explore the slums for excitement and end up encountering a series of bizarre and unexpected events. Their journey takes them through train stations, language barriers, frozen lakes, and cruel jokes, all while dealing with the consequences of their actions. Along the way, they encounter a schoolteacher, a lawn gnome, and a deer, amplifying the chaos and absurdity of their adventure.
Set within a Viennese apartment block, this affectionate Austrian comedy makes fun of the strange habits of the famed city's residents. The building is located in a middle-class area and has residents from many age groups and walks of life. Many of the tenants are much older, but there are also a few children about. In one apartment lives a large group of Polish construction workers, while a Yugoslavian woman and her huge family attempt to survive in their tiny flat. The episodic story of the lives of these and other tenants is framed by a visit from a civil servant from the Office of Statistics.
Two women in two different countries leading different lives. One lives in Austria, one in Yugoslavia, yet their lives become strangely entangled for a moment in time. What if you wake up in somebody else's head and the city around you isn't the one you used to know?
Mao inherits her uncle Waberl’s – a former icon of Sex, Drugs and Rock’n’Roll – hotel on the countryside. With the help of her friends Max (a wannabe entertainer with brilliant concepts but lacking structure) and Jerry (a skilled Guitarrero but less skilled chef) they try to put together a hotel band to save Rock’n’Roll as well as their bankrupt hotel.
'He who wants water must be prepared to kill for it' an old Arab saying goes. At the beginning of the 21st century water, the ancient source of life, already is in short supply all over the world. From the heart of Africa to the Aral Sea in the Kazakh steppe the film portrays different people's lives and their struggle for water and survival.
FRANKREICH WIR KOMMEN is a highly enjoyable documentary, obviously intended for TV, but showing at film festivals. It shows us the highlights of the 1998 World Cup Championships in France through the eyes of several interesting and diverse fans of the Austrian national team. Entertaining, even for those not interested in football.
Looks at two communities on either side of the Czech-Austrian border. There's an elderly man in Austria looking for a new wife, and he meets a lone single woman on the Czech side of the border.
Successful actress returns to her family home in rural Austria to visit her ailing father and her sister who spent her whole life taking care of him and her family. The reunion is marked by jealousy, introspection and a secret.