Grief for Werner Mitterer: ORF fans say goodbye to directorial legends

Grief for Werner Mitterer: ORF fans say goodbye to directorial legends

The Austrian radio mourns the loss of an outstanding creative: Werner Mitterer, long -time director of ORF, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 62 after a short and serious illness. Mitterer was responsible for numerous important programs, including the Vienna City Marathons and various world championships in winter sports. His work remained in the background, but the popularity of the director was unmistakable. He leaves numerous moving memories, as a former moderator stated on Facebook: "You were the best director, accompanied me from the first casting to the last show." Such emotional feedback shows great grief among friends and colleagues.

In addition, on February 6, 2023, ORF moved into a multi -part series of Felix Mitterer, another big name of the Austrian art scene, the 75th birthday of which was celebrated. Mitterer, known as a playwright and author, is famous for his profound works, which often address the challenges of life of outdeters. In one of the highlights of the celebrations, his work "Tatort - Baum of Redemption" was shown, which deals with explosive topics such as racism and integration. Nowadays Felix Mitterer remains an inspiring example of how literature and theater can reflect society and achieve the hearts of people, which the repetitions of his productions also prove.

a legacy of the creation

Mitterer's influence extends beyond the limits of the theater. He is not only known for his gripping crime stories such as the "Piefke-Saga" or his difficult dramas, but also for its positive influence on society. The TV programs and radio documentaries sent to his anniversary show its profound connection with Austrian culture and the popular narrative style. So it is no wonder that the ORF continues to come to the fore its wealth of creative ideas and stories - both in the memory of Werner Mitterer and the celebration of Felix Mitterer's remarkable life's work. These two talented Austrian artists leave a lasting digital presence and an inspiring legacy for future generations.