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Deep Dive: Vienna Calling (2018)

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Vienna Calling
Vienna Calling is a documentary road-movie that follows a grave-robber as he travels to Vienna in a caravan. His mission is to return the stolen teeth of famous composers Johann Strauss and Johannes Brahms, which he had taken himself. The film presents a unique narrative that intertwines the bizarre act of grave-robbing with a personal quest for redemption. Directed by Petr Šprincl, the film runs for 67 minutes and combines elements of docudrama to portray this unusual story. The focus on the teeth of Strauss and Brahms adds an intriguing historical layer, as it connects the act of theft to the legacy of these renowned musicians.

Why Watch

  • •Follow a grave-robber's bizarre mission in Vienna.
  • •Meet the composers Strauss and Brahms through their stolen teeth.
  • •See a unique blend of road-movie and docudrama.

Did You Know

•The film features a grave-robber returning teeth he stole himself.
•Johann Strauss and Johannes Brahms are the composers whose teeth are involved.
•The documentary was directed by Petr Šprincl and released in 2018.
•The runtime of Vienna Calling is 67 minutes.

Perfect For

True crime enthusiastsMusic history fansDocumentary lovers