The World Machine
Die Weltmaschine
Synopsis
After the passing of her husband, the commissioned painter Anneliese Psiko decides to travel across the country. In the Austrian province of Styria, she discovers a strange work of art entitled "Weltmaschine" (World Machine). From now on, it will change her life significantly.
Top Cast
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Erni Mangold
Annaliese Psiko
Ludwig Thiesen
Maria Bill
Nelli Flo
Carlo Böhm
Herr Psiko
Christoph Waltz
Young Painter / New York Diner Youth
Eduard Eibl
Rene Felden
Rainer Finke
Franz Gsellmann
Himself
Heinz Hartwig
Josefine Hawelka
Marcel Hillinger
Karl Höfler
Harald Irnberger
Christine Jirku
Hans Kraemmer
Marie Therese Kranzler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Patzak
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanuš Polak jr., Christine Nöstlinger
- Original Title
- Die Weltmaschine
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Fernsehproduktion Dr. Heinz Scheiderbauer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Patzak
Hanuš Polak jr., Christine Nöstlinger
Heinz Hölscher
Traude Gruber
Heinz Scheiderbauer
Department Leadership Roster
Traude Gruber
Editor
Heinz Hölscher
Director of Photography
Peter Patzak
Director
Christine Nöstlinger
Writer
Heinz Scheiderbauer
Producer
Reinhard Mariacher
Production Design
Heidi Melinc
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The World Machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World Machine
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What is The World Machine about?
After the passing of her husband, the commissioned painter Anneliese Psiko decides to travel across the country. In the Austrian province of Styria, she discovers a strange work of art entitled "Weltmaschine" (World Machine). From now on, it will change her life significantly.
Who directed The World Machine?
The World Machine was directed by Peter Patzak.
Who stars in The World Machine?
The principal cast of The World Machine includes Erni Mangold, Ludwig Thiesen, Maria Bill, Nelli Flo, Carlo Böhm.
When was The World Machine released and how long is it?
The World Machine was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.