Austria Magnified

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Austrian cinema with the AUSTRIA MAGNIFIED special! From the USA to China, from the Middle Ages to a dystopian future,
the programme on Austrian cinema takes you on a thought-provoking journey through time and space. Experience raw emotions, from a drama of a drug-addicted mother and her child
to the enthralling love story of a Hungarian countess and the Empress of Austria.
Witness the hilarity of two couples embarking on a quest for a kidney donor and follow
the trials and tribulations of an eccentric homosexual lieutenant in the Austrian army. The Austrian film landscape is one of the most creative and diverse in Europe. As part
of the focus Austria Magnified, we present a curated overview of film highlights
from recent years. Contemporary Austrian cinema looks deep into people’s souls with a painfully honest gaze but it doesn’t forget to entertain. With our selection of films, we want to celebrate this extraordinary artistic daring. The heroes of the films are lone wolves in search of resonance. Some find company,
others remain alone. What unites them all is that they speak out where others remain
silent and are not afraid to think the unthinkable—in both, positive and negative ways.
Ultimately, it is this highly entertaining form of ambivalence that has made Austrian
cinema in recent years such an original and inexhaustible source of unique ideas. Let yourself be carried away and look forward to an unforgettable visit to the creative minds of Austria!