Return to Vienna (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Return to Vienna is a documentary film directed by Ruth Beckermann, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Franz West (1909-85) remembers his youth in Vienna: the variety of the Jewish population of the so called Matzah-Island, his commitment to the worker’s movement of the Red Vienna and the rise of Austro-fascism and National Socialism. West’s masterly narration combined with impressing archive footage illustrate and elucidate the complex Austrian history between WW1 and WW2.
Who’s in it. Return to Vienna stars Franz West as Himself and Paola Loew as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Return to Vienna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Vienna page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Vienna (1983)?
- In US, Return to Vienna is available to stream on True Story. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return to Vienna worth watching?
- Return to Vienna holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Vienna?
- Return to Vienna stars Franz West and Paola Loew.
- When was Return to Vienna released?
- Return to Vienna was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.