Austria's film history loses a legend with Erich Tomek
Austria's film history loses a legend with Erich Tomek
Wien, Österreich - Erich Tomek, a prominent screenwriter and important impulse provider of Austrian film, died in Vienna on Good Friday at the age of 94. His life and work shaped the film and television culture in Austria for decades. Tomek, born in Vienna, began his career in the 1960s at the "Lisa Film", where he worked not only as a screenwriter, but also as a production manager.
In his impressive career, he participated in more than 50 film productions and left a lasting impression. Particularly noteworthy is his role as a creator of the successful German -language television series “A Castle on Lake Wörthersee”, which was produced between 1990 and 1993. He also appeared as an actor in films such as "Two noses soak up great", where he played side by side with stars like Thomas Gottschalk and Mike Krüger.
A look at film history
To understand Tomek's place in Austrian film history, it is important to look at the development of the film in Austria. The Austrian film history, which begins with the first film screening in Vienna in 1896, shows that film production in the country began late compared to other European countries. In the 1920s, however, Austria was one of the leading producers worldwide, led by the renowned Sascha film industry. However, this heyday ended with the emigration of many filmmakers in the 1930s, which heavily burdened the future of Austrian film.
After the Second World War, film production in Austria initially concentrated on home films and comedies. But from the 1960s, the new Austrian film was created, which attracted international attention with innovative and socially critical issues. In the 1980s, the Austrian film experienced a renaissance that was reflected in numerous festival prices and awards. This development was the basis for the success of artists like Erich Tomek, who contributed significantly to this phase with his work.
The news about his death was published on the Kaernten.orf.at platform and shows not only the grief for a great film author, but also the recognition of his services to film art in Austria. His work will continue to serve as inspiration for future generations of filmmakers.
Further information about Erich Tomek and the Austrian film history can be found in the articles of kaernten.orf.at , as well as in the comprehensive overview of DetailsOrt Wien, Österreich Quellen
Kommentare (0)