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EnglishBehind the Facades of Vienna City Hall
Director: Alexander Schukoff
Producer: Alexander Schukoff-Film e.U
Producer Company: Alexander Schukoff-Film e.U
Agency:
Client: City of Vienna, Chamber of Commerce Vienna
Country: Austria
Synopsis
Vienna’s City Hall is world-famous as a spectacular stage for major public events – from the Vienna Ice Dream and the Christmas Market to film festivals, culinary fairs, and the Vienna Festival Weeks. It is also the political heart of the city: the seat of government and administration for Austria’s capital. But behind the grand façade and public celebrations lies a hidden world rarely seen: a vast inner cosmos of workshops, offices, and service corridors. This documentary shifts the spotlight onto the people who keep the building alive – the craftspeople, cleaners, technicians, and civil servants whose silent, day-to-day work ensures that both the festivities and the functions of democracy continue seamlessly. Perhaps it is precisely this often-overlooked collaboration between public administration and local enterprise that helps Vienna repeatedly earn the title of the world’s most liveable city.
Objectives
dddThe film aims to reveal the unseen layers of a world-famous landmark – not as a monument, but as a living workplace. It invites viewers to look beyond the festive surface and political stage to discover the people whose daily efforts sustain the city’s rhythm. By highlighting the quiet collaboration between administration, skilled labor, and civic responsibility, the film offers a fresh perspective on urban excellence – and on why Vienna continues to lead global rankings in quality of life.
