Vacancy
Synopsis
Brasília, the "city of hope", "the ultimate utopia of the 20th century" , is being conserved as a cultural heritage today. It is a place as old as the filmmaker. Segments of amateur footage and of feature films shot on location in the early sixties are inserted in his 1998 travelogue. The utopian city as represented in "Vacancy" is a place abandoned from its inhabitants, a museum kept alive by its staff only.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthias Müller
- Original Title
- Vacancy
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthias Müller
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Matthias Müller
Director
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What is Vacancy about?
Brasília, the "city of hope", "the ultimate utopia of the 20th century" , is being conserved as a cultural heritage today. It is a place as old as the filmmaker. Segments of amateur footage and of feature films shot on location in the early sixties are inserted in his 1998 travelogue. The utopian city as represented in "Vacancy" is a place abandoned from its inhabitants, a museum kept alive by its staff only.
Who directed Vacancy?
Vacancy was directed by Matthias Müller.
Who stars in Vacancy?
The principal cast of Vacancy includes Mike Hoolboom.
When was Vacancy released and how long is it?
Vacancy was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 14m.