THEME EXPLORATION
early 20th century Vienna
12 films · 2 directors
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DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Max Ophüls
France/Austria
His elegant, intricate narratives and visual style captured the decadence and romantic nostalgia of turn-of-the-century Vienna with unparalleled sophistication.
Billy Wilder Austria/USAA Vienna native, Wilder infused his films with Austro-Hungarian wit, charm, and the bittersweet sensibility of early 20th century Central European culture.