Viennale Zentrale im Funkhaus Wien

Free admission to all events! This year, Funkhaus Wien will be the Viennale Zentrale for the first time, making it a meeting place for cinephiles and audiophiles. In addition to a series of talks and discussions with filmmakers and experts, the Viennale Zentrale will also transform into a party zone with international DJs and live acts. Mon 26.10., 3:30 p.m. CONVERSATION WITH LAÏLA MARRAKCHI Since her debut MAROCK, which caused a stir in Morocco in 2005, Laïla Marrakchi tells stories of women who demand their own wishes and their own voice – with humor and great affection: from the sisters in ROCK THE CASBAH to the Moroccan strawberry pickers in Andalusia in LA MÁS DULCE (STRAWBERRIES). A conversation about writing for cinema between Morocco and Europe, between intimacy and society, and about the transformation of documentary research into fictional narratives. Moderation: Olga Kosanović. In English. In cooperation with drehbuchforum wien Thu 29.10., 5 p.m. ROUND TABLE: INVESTMENT OBLIGATION – EXPERIENCES AND SCENARIOS IN EUROPE More than a dozen European countries already oblige streaming services to reinvest part of their local revenue in national production; in Austria the debate is in full swing. What have such models actually changed for independent production, world distribution, and auteur cinema – and what could a model for Austria look like? With Nicolas Anthomé (F), Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu (A/LUX), Christoph Friedel (D), Montse Triola (ES), moderated by Rebecca De Pas. In English. Sat 31.10., 5 p.m. ROUND TABLE: IN MEMORY OF SIMON FIELD Founder of Afterimage magazine, pioneer of Asian cinema at London's ICA, director of IFFR, where he created the Tiger Competition and Exploding Cinema, producer of Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Simon Field (1946–2026) was above all a mediator who brought together people, films and ideas –

Viennale Zentrale im Funkhaus Wien takes place on 26 October 2026, 15:30 (+4) at Funkhaus.

26 October 2026, 15:30 (+4)

Funkhaus · Argentinierstraße 30B, 1040 Wien

This event is in Vienna's 4th district.

Nearest public transport stop: Taubstummengasse (U1), ~200 m.

Sights nearby: Palais Schwarzenberg, Karlskirche Wien, Schloss Belvedere Wien.

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