Prater
Originally released in 2007. Prater is a documentary film. directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Starring Peter Fitz, Veruschka von Lehndorff, and Robert Kaldy-Karo
Synopsis
Vienna’s Prater is an amusement park and a desire machine. No mechanical invention, no novel idea or sensational innovation could escape incorporation into the Prater. The diverse story-telling in Ulrike Ottinger’s film “Prater” transforms this place of sensations into a modern cinema of attractions. The Prater’s history from the beginning to the present is told by its protagonists and those who have documented it, including contemporary cinematic images of the Prater, interviews with carnies, commentary by Austrians and visitors from abroad, film quotes, and photographic and written documentary materials. The meaning of the Prater, its status as a place of technological innovation, and its role as a cultural medium are reflected in texts by Elfriede Jelinek, Josef von Sternberg, Erich Kästner and Elias Canetti, as well as in music devoted to this amusement venue throughout the course of its history.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prater about?
Vienna’s Prater is an amusement park and a desire machine. No mechanical invention, no novel idea or sensational innovation could escape incorporation into the Prater. The diverse story-telling i...
Who directed Prater?
Prater was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
How long is Prater?
Prater has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Prater released?
Prater was released on February 10, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prater?
The main cast of Prater includes Peter Fitz, Veruschka von Lehndorff, Robert Kaldy-Karo, Elfriede Gerstl, Ursula Storch.