The Arrival of Averill
Averills Ankommen
Synopsis
In this highly symbolic political allegory, Averill is traveling through a troubled countryside amid rumors of war to visit his father. He reaches a train station in a city which is paralyzed by a transportation strike and is forced to take lodgings in a bizarre, unattractive town populated by seemingly malformed individuals. After a while, he begins to try to woo a much older woman, and symbolic images of entrapment, imprisonment and erotic enticement mark his adventures in this regard.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schottenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Schottenberg, Michael Juncker
- Original Title
- Averills Ankommen
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Neue Studio Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schottenberg
Michael Schottenberg, Michael Juncker
Michael Riebl
Ortrun Bauer
Peter Pochlatko
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Schottenberg
Director
Michael Schottenberg
Writer
Erika Navas
Costume Design
Peter Pochlatko
Producer
Michael Juncker
Writer
Michael Riebl
Director of Photography
Ortrun Bauer
Editor
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What is The Arrival of Averill about?
In this highly symbolic political allegory, Averill is traveling through a troubled countryside amid rumors of war to visit his father. He reaches a train station in a city which is paralyzed by a transportation strike and is forced to take lodgings in a bizarre, unattractive town populated by seemingly malformed individuals. After a while, he begins to try to woo a much older woman, and symbolic images of entrapment, imprisonment and erotic enticement mark his adventures in this regard.
Who directed The Arrival of Averill?
The Arrival of Averill was directed by Michael Schottenberg.
Who stars in The Arrival of Averill?
The principal cast of The Arrival of Averill includes Andras Jones, Maria Bill, Umberto Conte, Michael Kroecher, Elisabeth Kaza.
When was The Arrival of Averill released and how long is it?
The Arrival of Averill was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.