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The Magic of Laxenburg

2013

A stately, gently paced heritage tour that lingers on palaces and gardens while tracing centuries of imperial history into modern institutions.

Directed by: Georg Riha
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Peter Simonischek

Tagline: Between Monarchy and the Modern
Overview: The film tells the story of Laxenburg from 13th century, when it was used for hunting and fishing trips by the imperial Habsburg family, to modern day, a popular summer resort and a bustling international community. Today Laxenburg is also home to IIASA, the Austrian Film Archive, and the International Anti-Corruption Academy. The film will also feature these organizations, their history, and the important work they do in the field of research and diplomacy that goes far beyond Austria's borders.

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Directed by: Georg Riha
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Peter Simonischek

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: memory
power
class
politics
nature
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: documentary
Directed by: Georg Riha
Written by: Theresia Hauenfels
Starring: Peter Simonischek
Cinematography: Thomas Kirschner
Country: Austria
Languages: English, German

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