The Standstill

Feb 9, 2024

2h 17m

★ 0.0

Overview

In an observation over four seasons THE STANDSTILL shows Vienna and its surroundings along with encounters with people during and after the Corona crisis. The film tells of the immediate and also the long-term effects, which can only be evaluated and classified in the future.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion

ORF

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