Schwechater (1958)
Plot — What is Schwechater about?
In 1957, Peter Kubelka was hired to make a short commercial for Schwechater beer. The beer company undoubtedly thought they were commissioning a film that would help them sell their beers; Kubelka had other ideas. He shot his film with a camera that did not even have a viewer, simply pointing it in the general direction of the action. He then took many months to edit his footage, while the company fumed and demanded a finished product. Finally he submitted a film, 90 seconds long, that featured extremely rapid cutting (cutting at the limits of most viewers' perception) between images washed out almost to the point of abstraction — in black-and-white positive and negative and with red tint — of dimly visible people drinking beer and of the froth of beer seen in a fully abstract pattern.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 2 min |
| Audience Score | 49% (4.9/10, 54 votes) |
Schwechater — FAQ
Is Schwechater worth watching? Schwechater holds a 4.9/10 rating from 54 viewers. In 1957, Peter Kubelka was hired to make a short commercial for Schwechater beer. The beer company undoubtedly thought they were commissioning a film that would help them sell their beers; Kubelka had other ideas. He sho
Who directed Schwechater? Directed by Peter Kubelka.
Where can I stream Schwechater? Streaming availability for Schwechater is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Schwechater release? It released in 1958.