Where to watch Return to Vienna (1983)

Name: Return to Vienna
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1983-06-10
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Franz West, Paola Loew

Wien Retour

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1h 31m

Genre: Documentary
Director: Ruth Beckermann
Release: 10 Jun 1983

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In this documentary, Franz West reflects on his formative years in Vienna during the early twentieth century. He explores the diverse Jewish communities of the city, his involvement in the labour movements of Red Vienna, and the political upheaval that gripped Austria as fascism and Nazism gained power. Through West's recollections and historical archival materials, the film traces the turbulent period between the two world wars and its impact on Austrian society.

Why watch

Directed by Ruth Beckermann, offering a personal historical perspective on twentieth-century Austria
Features archival footage that illustrates major political and social changes in interwar Europe
First-hand account from Franz West about Jewish life and labour movements in Vienna

Good for: History enthusiasts and those interested in European history will find this documentary engaging; parental guidance is recommended as the certificate is unknown.