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1. April 2000

  • 19521952
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 24m
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5.8/10
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Hans Moser, Alois Melichar, Waltraut Haas, Judith Holzmeister, Paul Hörbiger, Hilde Krahl, Wolfgang Liebeneiner, Josef Meinrad, and Elisabeth Stemberger in 1. April 2000 (1952)
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It is the year 2000 and the World Global Union is in charge, although other countries are allowed to elect their own government leaders, as long as they support the Union. When Austria's new... Read allIt is the year 2000 and the World Global Union is in charge, although other countries are allowed to elect their own government leaders, as long as they support the Union. When Austria's newly-elected president, makes his inauguration speech, he declares Austrian independence and... Read allIt is the year 2000 and the World Global Union is in charge, although other countries are allowed to elect their own government leaders, as long as they support the Union. When Austria's newly-elected president, makes his inauguration speech, he declares Austrian independence and issues an edict ending Austria's financial support for the Global Union. The Global Union... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
237
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
94,461
22,210
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    • Director
      • Wolfgang Liebeneiner
    • Writers
      • Rudolf Brunngraber(screenplay)
      • Ernst Marboe(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Hilde Krahl
      • Josef Meinrad
      • Waltraut Haas
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    • Director
      • Wolfgang Liebeneiner
    • Writers
      • Rudolf Brunngraber(screenplay)
      • Ernst Marboe(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Hilde Krahl
      • Josef Meinrad
      • Waltraut Haas
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    • 6User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    1. April 2000 (1952)
    Hans Moser in 1. April 2000 (1952)
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    Hilde Krahl in 1. April 2000 (1952)
    Hans Moser and Elisabeth Stemberger in 1. April 2000 (1952)
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    Hilde Krahl in 1. April 2000 (1952)
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    Hilde Krahl and Josef Meinrad in 1. April 2000 (1952)
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    Hilde Krahl
    Hilde Krahl
    • President of the Global Union
    Josef Meinrad
    Josef Meinrad
    • Prime Minister of Austria
    Waltraut Haas
    Waltraut Haas
    • Mitzi
    Judith Holzmeister
    Judith Holzmeister
    • Ina Equiquiza
    Elisabeth Stemberger
    • Sekretärin
    Ulrich Bettac
    Ulrich Bettac
    • Moderator Robinson
    Karl Ehmann
    • Cabinet Chief
    Peter Gerhard
    • Hieronymus Gallup
    Curd Jürgens
    Curd Jürgens
    • Capitano Herakles
    Robert Michal
    • Wei Yao Chee
    Heinz Moog
    • Hajji Halef Omar
    Guido Wieland
    • Alessandro Bibalini
    Paul Hörbiger
    Paul Hörbiger
    • Augustin
    Hans Moser
    Hans Moser
    • Composer
    Pepi Glöckner-Kramer
    Martha Marbo
    Eva Payrer
    Erika Pirschl
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Liebeneiner
    • Writers
      • Rudolf Brunngraber(screenplay)
      • Ernst Marboe(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Final film of Elfi von Dassanowsky.
    • Soundtracks
      Österreich-Lied
      Music by Josef Fiedler

      Lyrics by Josef Petrak

      Sung by Hans Moser

    User reviews6

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    5/10
    Won't those occupiers ever leave?
    This film with such a strange title is a German language comedy and satire of sorts about occupied Austria after World War II. It was made in 1952 - nearly seven years after the end of the war, with an end to the occupation by the four powers yet nowhere in sight. That would happen in 1955. But, in the meantime, the makers of "1. April 2000" decided to satirize Austria's poor post-war plight, and the movie projects the occupation going on until 2000.

    The film is so-so, but not a particularly funny comedy. What's most amusing is the mode of travel by the air transport vehicles that look more like bloated capsules than anything real that might fly. Indeed, at first sight they give the impression that this might be a sci-fi film. And, while this film has a world court and world leader, it's not too far off what has been taking shape with the UN and the European Union - as those higher authorities over time, began to assume and claim more and more authority in world matters.

    Those who understand German may appreciate this film more than others, but the humor doesn't ever rise above the level of a few chuckles. The subject is obviously dated, and only those with knowledge of history and WW II and post-war film buffs are likely to catch on or be able to understand what it's about - when seeing it in 2000 and beyond.
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    • Release date
      • November 19, 1952 (Austria)
    • Country of origin
      • Austria
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • April 1, 2000
    • Filming locations
      • Schönbrunn Palace, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47-49, Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
    • Production companies
      • Wien-Film
      • Österreichische Bundesregierung
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1(original ratio)
      • 1.33 : 1

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