To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Austrian filmmaker Michael Glawogger’s untimely death in April 2014, we have chosen three films from his large body of work. The selected titles reflect his versatiity spanning from drama to comedy and documentary filmmaking.

Glawogger was known for globe-trotting documentaries that show people grappling with horrendous circumstances. During his career he received awards from the London Film Festival for ‘Workingman’s Death’, the Austrian Film Award for Best Documentary for ‘Whore’s Glory’ Glawogger died of malaria on location in Liberia. He was 54.

Following our first screening we continue the mini-season with Nacktschnecken / Slugs. Three college dropouts try to make the best of their lives in Graz. They receive the ultimate offer, shooting an amateur porn video. This sounds like money, sexual adventure and above all fun. Despite a few initial difficulties, the three friends develop an almost fierce ambition to achieve their goal.

Austria, 2004, 86min, German with English subtitles, directed by Michael Glawogger.

Future Screenings:

Thursday 25 April, 7pm
Workingman's Death