CONTENT OF THE PRODUCTION

1992 – 2016

The lights of Advent – Tyrol

When winter arrives in Tyrol and covers the landscape in glittering white, a peaceful time begins: the Advent season.
In the time before Christmas, when the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer Tyrol is covered underneath a white blanket of snow. The season truly paints a peaceful and sublime picture.
Everything lights up in a magical light and immerses the locations in a comforting and warm atmosphere.
The program visits Rattenberg, Innsbruck, Hall in Tirol, Kufstein, Mayrhofen and Lienz.

Awards

17. International Tourfilm Festival ITF’CRO Solin – Croatia
Best film of its category
for the documentary “The lights of the Advent Season – Tyrol”
05. – 08.11.2014

8th International Festival of Environmental and Tourist Film Pale – Bosnia
GRAND PRIX for the best film on the festival
for the documentary “The Lights of Advent – Tyrol”
04.10. 2014

A broadcast at 28:30 minutes

HD 1080i

Lakes and Mountains – Carinthia, The Joy of Living

In this broadcast, Carinthia presents its 5 regions, each of them with its key aspects. The Carinthian “Natuarena“ in the Carnic Alps attracts passionate sportsmen with its wide range of activities. The Katschberg-Rennweg region is a perfect destination for families. The National Park “Nockberge” and the unique “Nockalmstraße”, a street climbing the mountains, offer an unforgetable view on the beautiful nature.

The region Villach–Faaker See –Ossichaer See with its eponymous lakes offers bathing pleasure. Southern Carinthia with the Klopeiner See is an ideal place for those looking for relaxation and enthusiastic cyclists.

Awards

15° Jubilee International Tourfilm Festival ITF’CRO 2012 in Solin – Croatia
Award winner for best director for the documentary “Lakes and Mountains – Carinthia, The Joy of Living”
10.-13.10. 2012

6th International Jahorina Film Festival of Environmental and Tourist Film in Pale – Bosnia H.
Award winner for the documentary “Lakes and Mountains – Carinthia, The Joy of Living”
“SPECIAL AWARD for unique presentation of tourist destinations to film”
26.-30.09. 2012

The International Art, Ecology and Tourism Film Festival DOCUMENT.ART in Pitesti – Romania
Award winner for the documentary “Lakes and Mountains – Carinthia, The Joy of Living”
“Award for documentary promoting the tourism of a region”
27.-29.09. 2012

The International Festival of Tourist and Ecology films SILAFEST2012 Veliko Gradiste – Serbia
Award winner for the documentary “Lakes and Mountains – Carinthia, The Joy of Living”
“The Blue Danube – SPECIAL APPROACH TO TOURISM FILM”
2.-8.09. 2012

50th Anniversary – International Tourfilm Festival 2012 Lecce – Italia
Award winner for the documentary “Lakes and Mountains – Carinthia, The Joy of Living”
“Grand Prix Italia for the best Tourist Film”
20.-23.06. 2012

A broadcast at 28:30 minutes

HD 1080i

Bianco Neve Austria … a winter dream

The film introduces the most beautiful winter sport areas of Austria. The pleasure of skiing on the highest level, winter sports in the adorable snowy landscapes. It presents secret places in Tyrol and Carinthia, far away from the big tourism centers. Different regions introduce their special range of activities.

Awards

International Festival MEFEST of Tourist, Ecology, Sports and Culinary Films – Serbia
XVII Grand Prix – Gavrilo Azinovic
Special Award for the documentary “Bianco Neve Austria”
08.-14.07. 2013

A broadcast at 28:30 minutes

DVCAM

Advent in Tyrol

In Austria the Advent is a special and celebrated time of the year. With the first flakes of snow, a beautiful white blanket covers the landscape and announces the arrival of winter in the Austrian Tyrol. And the first snow also announces the advent’s coming and with it next Christmas. Advent is the time of year when you feel tied to traditions in a place where you feel close to celebrate the arrival of the redeemer.

Awards

47° International Film Festival Tour Gran Prix Lecce – Italia
Award winner for the documentary “The Advent in the Austrian Tyrol”
29.05.2011

International Jahorina Eco&Turfilm Festival in Pale – Jahorina – Bosnien und Herzegowina
Award winner for best director for the documentary “The Advent in the Austrian Tyrol”
29.11. – 2.12. 2010

13. International Tourismus Filmfestival ITF&CRO 2010 Split/Solin Kroatien
Winner for the best directorial work for the documentary “Avvento in Tirolo”
15.10. 2010

14th Edition of The International Film Festival “Document.art” Romania – Otopeni
“SPECIAL MENTION FOR TOURISM DOCUMENTARY “ for the documentary “Avvento in tirolo”
2.10.2010.

Broadcast at 28:30 minutes

DVCAM Format 4:3

Advent in Austria

In Austria the Advent is a special and celebrated time of the year. Especially in the alpine regions, old traditions and myths, like “Perchten” and “die wilde Jagd” are still alive.

Folksy Christmas markets and villages characterize the centers of the towns and invite to celebrate the time before Christmas together.

The broadcast is a foray through the most beautiful, extraordinary, and traditional Advent-towns in Austria.

A broadcast at 28:30 minutes

DVCAM Format 16:9

Thermenland Steiermark

The film presents the eight thermal sources of Styria, their SPAs, their beauty- and health-programs and the specialities of each thermal resort.

It also offers a view to the beautiful countryside, the vineyard hills reminiscent of the Mediterranean and the typical cultural landscapes like the “Apple Street“ or the pumpkin fields.

The film shows the cultural treasures of Styria, the “Green Heart” of Austria, and its capital city Graz as well as the variety of activities offered and local culinaric highlights.

Episode 1) “LUST FOR LIFE – AT THE SOURCE OF PASSION THERMENLAND STYRIA”

Episode 2) “LUST FOR LIFE – AT THE SOURCE OF PLEASURE THERMENLAND STYRIA”

Awards

International Jahorina Eco&Turfilm Festival in Pale – Jahorina – Bosnien Herzegowina
Nomination for the documentary film “Thermenland Steiermark”
29.11.- 2.12. 2009

2° Festival Internacional de Filmes de Turismo ART&TUR 2009 Barcelos – Portugal
Nomination for the documentary film “Thermenland Steiermark”
23. – 27.09. 2009

The First International festival of Tourist and Ecology films SILAFEST Veliko Gradiste – Serbia
Documentary nomination “Thermenland Steiermark”
30.08. – 5.09. 2009

2 broadcasts at 28:30 minutes

BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Longuages DE IT EN MAG

Monastery Lambach

Settled on a rock over the Traun-river, the monastery Lambach dominates the surroundings. The life of the people of the place of the same name is closely interwoven with the pen.

Benedictine Convent at the Traun river has become famous for its mural frescos discovered in 1868. Painted in the late Ottonian-Byzantine style, the remarkable pictures in magnificent colors tell of the epiphany, the flashing of divine light, and are among the most important works of art in Europe from the 11th century.

Awards

Golden Peak 2010 St. Petersburg – Russia
Award “The best Film of Pilgrim Tourism for the documentary – Monastery Lambach”
2.10.2010.

The International Festival of Tourist and Ecology films SILAFEST2010 Veliko Gradiste – Serbia
“The Blue Danube- Best Religious Tourist Film”
Award for the documentary „Monastery Lambach“
3.9.2010.

46° International Tourfilm Festival Gran Prix Italia – Lecce
Award winner for the documentary „Monastery Lambach“
29.5.2010

1° International Tour & Religious Filmfestival CARAIMANFEST 2009 Busteni Romania
Award winner for the documentary „Monastery Lambach“
30.05.2009

12° International Tourfilm Festival ITF’CRO 2009 Split – Croatia
Award winner for the documentary „Monastery Lambach“
16.10.2009

Broadcast at 28:30 minutes

BETACAM SP /PAL-NTSC-SECAM Format 4:3

Languages DE IT EN

An episode from the series “Abbies and Monasteries Austria”.

Austria Imperialis – In the footsteps of the Habsburgs

The Habsburgs and the culture of Central Europe: a journey through the time of an empire – for historians and nostalgics.

Based on a book by Gerhard Tötschinger, the TV series, through which Adriano Bottaro leads viewers, analyzes the historical events that linked Italy to the influences of the Habsburg rule.

The narrative moves to the real places where these events took place. The viewers experience the architectural and scenic beauties of Austria – in search of the influence and traces of this great dynasty.

Awards

11° International Film Festival Tour Varese – Italia
Winner for “Austria Imperialis”
Varese 19 -24 May 1997

Script

Gerhard Tötschinger & Peter De Cillia

Directing and moderation

Adriano Bottaro

TV series in 12 programs of 30 minutes each
BETACAM SP/ PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Austria Imperialis – Habsburg’s Cities In Austria

The Habsburgs: a family that ruled for almost 7 centuries and influenced the history of Europe.

Many of the rulers not only had their residence in Vienna, they also chose another city as their favorite place to stay. Either to spend the summer there, or to live there and rule the country – always together with the court.

All of these cities were influenced by the imperial presence.

1. Episode Bad Ischl
2. Episode Baden bei Wien
3. Episode Wiener Neustadt
4. Episode Graz
5. Episode Klagenfurt
6. Episode Hall in Tirol – Schwaz – Kufstein

Script

Gerhard Tötschinger

Directing and moderation

Adriano Bottaro

6 broadcasts at 28:30 minutes

BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Lakes and mountains 1996

We continue our journey to discover natural beauties of Austria.
Mountains, national parks, rivers, beautiful lakes and valleys.
In bicicle along the Danube and over the hills of the Mostviertel in full bloom.
We experience traditional festivals around the grape harvest, taste the “Heurigen” and get to know many, many other topics.

1. episode “The bicycle road along the Danube 1. part”
2. episode “The bicyicle road along the Danube 2.part”
3. episode “The national park Nockberge and Bad Kleinkirchheim”
4. episode “Perfume of vine in the Lower Austria”
5. episode “The bicycle road of the Mostviertel “

Production

Adriano Bottaro

5 broadcasts at 28:30 minutes
BETACAM SP/PAL-NTSC-SECAM

The Salzkammergut

A wonderful landscape, rich in history, symbol of relaxation and summer life. Mountains – hills – large and small lakes, waterfalls, a country for fishermen and hunters, for mountaineers, for sailors, surfers and dreamers, suppliers of salt for centuries – the Salzkammergut.

The word chamber means that the emperor himself claimed this country, that it fell into his household, into his administrative area: in the word chamber singer or chamber actress, this old name still lives on today.

There are three Austrian provinces bordering each other – Salzburg, Styria and Upper Austria.

1. Episode Ausseerland
2. Episode Dachstein
3. Episode Wolfgangsee
4. Episode Mondsee
5. Episode Attersee – Attergau
6. Episode Traunsee – Almtal

Script

Gerhard Tötschinger

Narrator

Adriano Bottaro

6 broadcasts at 28:30 minutes
BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Lower Austria

The country around Vienna.
The country that gave Austria its name. In 996, “ostarrichi” was first mentioned in a small town in the Mostviertel, in Neuhofen an der Ybbs.

The region is mountainous in the south, hilly with wide plains in the north, the Danube runs through from west to east, once serving as a border in Roman times. The country is rich in history, long past and younger, a large part of the courtly aristocracy resided here near the capital Vienna.

1. Episode Wienerwald
2. Episode Mostviertel
3. Episode Wachau Nibelungengau
4. Episode Waldviertel
5. Episode Weinviertel Marchfeld
6. Episode Niederösterreich Süd

Script

Gerhard Tötschinger

Narrator

Adriano Bottaro

6 broadcasts at 28:30 minutes
BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

The Romantic Road Of Austria

AUSTRIA, ITS LAKES, ITS MOUNTAINS … AND IT’S FAMOUS ROADS

Romantic routes, in the footsteps of history and in search of the present – a different way of getting to know Austria, on a journey far from the busy streets, a foray into discovering new things.

The Romantic Road Of Austria

production and directing

Adriano Bottaro

1 broadcast at 28:30 minutes
BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Millennium Austria

996 – 1996 Ostarrichi

Austria – the name in his ancient German form “ostarrichi” was mentioned in a deed of donation in 996 for the first time.
What happened in November 996?
What was the situation in Europe at that time?
Who were the Babenbergs?
When did they rule?

The series reports on historical events and tells the story from its origins to the present day. Austria proudly presents great names from its past, the background of dynastic tragedies and happy events.

The two large families, the Babenbergs and the Habsburgs, produced famous names such as: Heinrich II Jasomirgott, Leopold III, Karl V, Franz Joseph I, Maria Theresa and the well-known “Sisi”.

It leads through the broadcast

Gerhard Tötschinger

3 broadcasts of 26 minutes each
BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Snowland Austria 1996

Snowland Austria

A presentation of Austrian’s areas of wintersport.

On an enchanting journey through wintry white, the spectators experience action and fun with various winter sports as well as romantic walks on snow-covered forest paths, horse-drawn sleigh rides and hut magic.

Narrator

Adriano Bottaro

6 broadcasts at 28:30 minutes
BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Sisi – Mythos and Realität

In 1998 the world commemorated one of the most impressive female figures in history: 100 years ago, on September 10, 1898, Austria’s Empress Elisabeth died in Geneva as a result of an assassination attempt.

“Sisi” as this extravagant, intelligent woman was – and is – fondly called by millions of people, was decades ahead of her time. Even though the imperial Schönbrunn Palace and Vienna’s elegant Hofburg were her home, the Empress of Austria always remained connected to all social classes.

This film shows her life, starting with the dreamlike wedding, all the important stages and the many wonderful places in which she lived. Her love for Hungary, her political commitment, as well as the tragic death of her son are dealt with. Due to her restlessness she undertook countless journeys. Her passion: riding. Equally legendary is her beauty cult. The film also sheds light on her own tragic end and the beginning of the “Sisi” myth…

Coproduction

Magyar Televizio Budapest

Script

Gerhard Tötschinger

1 broadcast at 60:00 minutes

BETACAM Format 4:3

Johann Strauss

Johann Strauss, the younger, born in 1825, died in 1899, over a hundred years ago.

He was the waltz king – in a Vienna that looked very similar to today’s – despite all the great changes.

In Austria not a day goes by without Johann Strauss. Every year begins with the New Year’s concert and ends with the Fledermaus.

No fashion or politics can stop this triumph.
His work has stayed alive – and always will be.

This film shows the life of the King of Waltz, the palaces where he was living and pictures of members of the Strauss Dynasty. It explains the circumstances in which he was living as well as Jean`s relationships with women. All this is accompanied by Strauss`s famous melodies, played by the “Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester”.

Coproduction

RAI Bozen – Italien

Script

Gerhard Tötschinger

Music

Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester

1 broadcast at 48:00 minutes

BETACAM SP Format 4:3

Lakes and mountains 1993

AUSTRIA, THE LAKES, THE MOUNTAINS 1993

A journey of discovery to magnificent mountains, lakes and valleys as well as untouched nature.
But also culture, history and traditions are integral parts of this series.

Production and direction

Adriano Bottaro

Leading through the broadcast

Francesca Calligaro

6 programs of 25 minutes each
BETACAM SP / PAL-NTSC-SECAM

Treasures Of Art In Austria

This series is dedicated to those cultural assets whose existence has been extremely important throughout history. On the one hand because of the personalities to whom they owe their creation, but also because of their importance for the places where they are kept. They have become expressive symbols, namely real “Austrian art treasures”.

1. episode “The fortress of Wienerneustadt (MilAk)”
2. episode “St. Pölten – the baroque city”

Script

Gerhard Tetschinger

2 broadcasts at 28:30 minutes

BETACAM SP Format 4:3

Monasteries and Abbeys in Austria

The monasteries and monasteries in Austria are unique in all of Europe, maybe even in the whole world.
The majority has been able to retain its institutional form over the centuries since its foundation. In this way, they also make a cultural and historical contribution to today’s world.

Centers of knowledge, art and science, which have always been centers, have often been able to maintain their existence unchanged. Responsible for this are on the one hand the various monastic orders themselves, but also the patronage of the rulers, which they have made autonomous through donations and endowments.

Even after the reforms of Joseph II, there are still more than 30 “living” monasteries in Austria. These include the monasteries of the following orders: Benedictines, Cistercians, Premonstratensians, Augustinians, Trappists and Franciscans.

Episodes of 28:30 each

1. Episode Klosterneuburg
2. Episode Lilienfeld
3. Episode Göttweig
4. Episode Kremsmünster
5. Episode Admont
6. Episode St. Florian
7. Episode Heiligenkreuz

BETACAM SP Format 4:3

Adventure travels

Travel documentaries for the series mentioned above, which we have produced in recent years and which were broadcast by WDR Westdeutscher Rundfunk and the 3rd program of ARD.

1. Episode “Lower Austria”
2. Episode “The Salzkammergut “
3. Episode “Styria”

BETACAM SP Format 4:3