Return to Vienna

Return to Vienna 1983 Directed by Ruth Beckermann , Josef Aichholzer Wien Retour

Franz West (1909-85) remembers his youth in Vienna: the variety of the Jewish population of the so called Matzah-Island, his commitment to the worker’s movement of the Red Vienna and the rise of Austro-fascism and National Socialism. West’s masterly narration combined with impressing archive footage illustrate and elucidate the complex Austrian history between WW1 and WW2.

Countries Austria , Germany

Production Country Austria

Language German

Spoken Language German

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Filmladen

Release Date 10 June 1983

91 mins