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202382 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

27 Storeys

202382 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

10,000 residents live in the Alterlaa residential park in Vienna, which has 27 floors and is known for its unique community life.

“Alterlaa Forever”

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Bianca Gleissinger

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10,000 residents live in the Alterlaa residential park in Vienna, which has 27 floors and is known for its unique community life.

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Bianca Gleissingerdirector

Bianca Gleissingerwriter

Bianca Gleissingercast

Hanna Sassarakcast

Inge und Manfred Huttingercast

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Bianca Gleissinger revisits the residential park Alterlaa in Vienna, home to 10,000 residents across 27 floors. The film features interviews with people of all ages living in the complex. They share their daily lives and experiences shaped by the architectural vision of happiness. Gleissinger reflects on her childhood memories in this environment while connecting with the stories of current inhabitants. The documentary runs for 82 minutes and was released in 2023.

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