Planet Ottakring (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: Austria
Alternative Title: Планета Оттакринг
Director: Michael Riebl
Writer: Mike Majzen
Production & Genre
Producer: producer: Mathias Forberg, Viktoria Salcher
Companies: Prisma Film
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama, Romance
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: female nudity, female rear nudity, male nudity, male rear nudity, place name in title, vienna austria
Story
In the neighborhood of Ottakring, Vienna, the death of the last godfather 'Disco' leaves a power vacuum. Sammy, a small-time crook with a good heart but abusive confidence, becomes Disco's heir despite his initial reluctance. Meanwhile, German economics student Valerie arrives in Vienna to study Ottakring's economic and social structure. As Sammy struggles to find Disco's business papers to prevent Frau Jahn from taking over Ottakring with her loan shark business, he crosses paths with Valerie. Despite their differing backgrounds and initial antagonism, they form an unexpected bond as Sammy navigates his new role in the midst of the global economic crisis.
Summary
Directed by Michael Riebl and set against the backdrop of Vienna's Ottakring neighborhood, 'Planet Ottakring' is a comedy-drama that blends crime, romance, and social commentary. The film follows Sammy, a charming yet troubled small-time crook, as he unwittingly steps into the shoes of his late mentor Disco, becoming the de facto leader of Ottakring's criminal underworld during the global economic crisis. Meanwhile, the arrival of Valerie, an ambitious German economics student studying Ottakring's unique societal dynamics, adds further complexity to Sammy's life. With its distinctive Viennese setting and exploration of themes such as power vacuums, class struggles, and unconventional romances, 'Planet Ottakring' offers a captivating glimpse into Austria's criminal underworld.
