Vienna appears in cinema as among other things a historical crossroads a source of great music and a site of worldfamous architecture ranging from gothic cathedrals and baroque palaces to landmark modern structures. A panorama that encompasses all these perspectives World Film Locations Vienna sheds new light on the movies shot in the former imperial capital and on the city itself. Illuminating the rich multicultural cinematic history that eventually gave rise to the new Austrian films that began to capture international attention more than a decade ago World Film Locations Vienna will fascinate readers interested in film art architecture literature music Jewish studies or Central European history.