Waltraut Haas: ORF honors the folk actress with portrait and films

Waltraut Haas: ORF honors the folk actress with portrait and films

Schönbrunn, Österreich - Today, on April 23, 2025, the Austrian actress Waltraut Haas, who is known to the spectators primarily through their role as “Mariandl” in the classic “Der Hofrat Geiger”. The news of her death triggered great dismay in the cultural and film scene. Waltraut Haas was an icon of Austrian film and the stage and leaves a rich legacy.

In order to honor the folk actress, the ORF has adapted its program. From 8:05 p.m. in ORF 2 and on ORF ON, a thematic edition of "side views" is broadcast, which deals with the life's work of Waltraut Haas. Immediately after the "ZiB 2", the portrait "Waltraut Haas - a life for the stage" follows at 10:30 p.m. This program offers viewers the opportunity to learn more about the moving life of the actress.

program changes in honor of Waltraut Haas

On April 26, the portrait will be repeated at 2:30 p.m., followed by the broadcast of the film "Mariandl" at 2:55 p.m. in ORF 2. Another highlight awaits the spectators on April 27, when "Mariandl's return" is broadcast in ORF 2 at 2:00 p.m. In addition, on May 1st, "in the White Rössl" will be shown at 2:40 p.m. On May 3, ORF III Waltraut Haas will show in her debut role in "The Hofrat Geiger" at 3:40 p.m. Her last and very valued film "The happiness is a vogerl" is also available on ORF on for streaming.

Waltraut Haas saw the light of day on June 9, 1927 and had celebrated her 95th birthday this year. The ORF is already planning a TV focus to congratulate it, with various programs being broadcast from June 5, including a special edition of "side views" and several film screenings that reflect their remarkable career. Haas participated in over 70 films and was active in numerous theater and television productions.

your legacy and appreciation on television

known for her unforgettable representation of the "Mariandl", Waltraut Haas has left a lasting impression for many generations of spectators. The plans for the coming birthday provide for a variety of programs that directly appreciate their artistic work and show their important works, such as "The Hofrat Geiger" and "in the White Rössl". The ORF-Tvthek and the streaming offer on Flimmit offer additional ways to enjoy their films.

Haas was not only an excellent actress, but also a formative personality of the Austrian cultural scene, whose influence goes far beyond the film business. The detailed program announcements and further information are continuously supplemented on the ORF platforms. This ensures that Waltraut Haas's legacy will remain alive in the future.

For more Details and current information on the programs, interested parties can be the articles from ots.at and tv.orf.at Visit.