Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years(2020)

Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years is a historical documentary that traces the roots of New Austrian Cinema and establishes Austria as a serious film nation. The film showcases rare early works by celebrated Austrian directors alongside landscapes and locations that inspired and shaped the country's cinema from the late 19th century onward. Through archival footage and analytical examination, it reveals how geography and cultural identity influenced the development of Austrian filmmaking. The documentary offers film enthusiasts a comprehensive look at the foundations of a cinema tradition often overshadowed by its European neighbors, presenting both the artistic achievements and the distinctive visual language that emerged from Austrian directors working across more than a century of cinema history.