Prater
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Title
- Prater
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Bettina Blickwede
Kurt Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
Writer
Bettina Blickwede
Editor
Kurt Mayer
Producer
Ulrike Ottinger
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prater
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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 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.
Who directed Prater?
Prater was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in Prater?
The principal cast of Prater includes Peter Fitz, Veruschka von Lehndorff, Robert Kaldy-Karo, Elfriede Gerstl, Ursula Storch.
When was Prater released and how long is it?
Prater was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.