| Nachspann |

Cinema beyond the screen. In addition to the traditional Q&As, the festival offers the Diagonale the opportunity for unique talks and discussions. A special framework to to enter into dialog with filmmakers and experts and to offer space for new perspectives. Cinema ticket required.

Rose

Firday, March 20 | 4.30 p.m.
KIZ Royal Kino 1

In conversation with film critic and curator Bianca Jasmina Rauch, Markus Schleinzer, director of the opening film, provides insight into the genesis and research behind his historical drama, in which a woman pretends to be a man. His collaboration with the exceptional German actress Sandra Hüller will also be discussed.

Friendly Fire

Saturday, March 21 | 4 p.m.
Annenhof Kino 5

In conversation with Julia Zarbach (Ö1), Klaus Fried and Julia Albrecht reflect on life with famous fathers and the gaps they leave in their memories. A search for clues that will also address the role of Jewish identity and the background to the politically engaged stance of the poet Erich Fried.

Wahlkampf

Sunday, March 22 | 2 p.m.
Annenhof Kino 6

Director Harald Friedl and Sandra Breiteneder (Chief of Staff to Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler, invited) will be discussing the particular challenges and pitfalls of portraying politicians and how elections can be won or lost with positive messages and proximity to the people, moderated by Colette M. Schmidt (DER STANDARD).

Nachspann EXTRA: Billy Roisz & Anat Stainberg im Demo Mode

Friday, March 20 | 8 p.m.
Schubertkino 1

Billy Roisz, to whom a position is also dedicated, will engage in a performative talk with Anat Stainbergin: Demo Mode provides insight into the technical approach behind Roisz’s film work by means of a live staged demonstration. Work processes, equipment and aesthetic decisions are not only explained, but also made performatively tangible.