Enjoying the Culture 181most well known is Otto Preminger, who became big in
Hollywood. A new generation of directors is making some
interesting films. One of the best known is Michael Haneke,
whose film The Piano Teacher won the Grand Prix at the
Cannes Film Festival in 2001.
Every October brings the Viennale Film Festival, which
showcases some fine international films. In November,
children can enjoy the International Children’s Film
Festival. Films from across the world are shown in their
original language with German translation available on a
headset. During the summer, a huge screen is erected in
the Rathausplatz, where concerts, operas and ballets are
all shown free of charge. To make the evening even more
enjoyable, a number of stalls are set up selling food from
many different countries. There are also open-air cinemas
set up in the Augarten and the Prater.
Architecture
Perhaps the most famous artist and architect of the late
20th century was Friedensreich Hundertwasser. He brought
whimsy into Austria’s rather austere, neutral buildings.
Combining bold colours and wobbly geometric shapes
Friedensreich Hundertwasser applied his whimsical style to many different
projects, such as this rest stop on the A2 Autobahn.