Witty Words, Mischievous Matters
A film by Alexandra Schneider
A 2026, 95 min.
Fertiggestellt
Synopsis
As a pioneer of modern children’s and young adult literature, Austrian author Christine Nöstlinger wrote classics that have resonated with generations. In her documentary, Alexandra Schneider portrays a woman of great compassion, an advocate for linguistic diversity, and a courageous anti-fascist. Through numerous interviews, viewers are reunited with Nöstlinger and her legendary quotes; companions, fans, and readers of all ages round out the portrait of Austria’s rightfully most beloved author and winner of the ALMA (Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award). A film that stirs nostalgia for fans young and old alike.
Credits
Director & Script:
Alexandra Schneider
With:
Ursula Strauss
Stefanie Sargnagel
Barbara Waldschütz
Christiana Nöstlinger
Karin Nyman
Ursula Pasterk
Rainer Rosenberg
Silke Weitendorf
Julia Bielenberg
Hubert Hladej
Beate Wimmer-Puchinger
Leopoldine Pokieser
Heidi Lexe
Cinematography:
Sophia Wiegele
Assistant Camera:
Germaine Haller
Editing:
Samira Ghahremani
Matthias Writze
Sound:
Eva Hausberger
Sergey Martynyuk
Sophia Laggner
Research:
Wilma Calisir
Assistant Director:
Teresa Wieser
Music:
Christian Bakanic
Chapter Illustrations:
Christiana Nöstlinger
Colour Grading:
Matthias Tomasi
Sound Design:
Rudolf Pototschnig
Sound Mixing:
Alexander Koller
Production Manager:
Selina Nenning
Location Manager:
Antonia Bernkopf
Producers:
Katharina Posch
Michael Kitzberger
Wolfgang Widerhofer
Markus Glaser
Nikolaus Geyrhalter
Production:
NGF - Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion GmbH
With support of:
Österreichisches Filminstitut
Filmfonds Wien
ORF Film/Fernseh-Abkommen
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