Where to watch Suddenly, A Strike (1978)

Name: Suddenly, A Strike
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1978-01-01
Duration: 24 min

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24m

Genre: Documentary
Director: Ruth Beckermann, Josef Aichholzer
Release: 1 Jan 1978

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This documentary captures a significant moment in Austrian industrial history when workers at the Semperit tyre factory walked out in May 1978, marking the facility's first strike since World War II. Through interviews, archival photographs, graphics and conversations filmed in a local pub, the film examines how the three-week labour action unfolded. It also explores the complex position of the union, caught between advocating for workers' rights and managing its relationships with factory management.

Why watch

Rare documentary capturing a pivotal moment in post-war Austrian labour history
Directed by Ruth Beckermann and Josef Aichholzer with a distinctive visual approach
Explores the tensions between workers, unions and employers through authentic accounts

Good for: Viewers interested in labour movements and social history will find this documentary engaging; check content before watching with younger audiences as the certificate is unknown.