Kino am Dach 2026 — Mind Games season
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- The practical details Claire checked before this went into the index.
- When
- 4 July 2026 – 12 September 2026
- Where
- Kino am Dach, Hauptbücherei Wien, Urban-Loritz-Platz 2a, 1070 Wien
- Price
- €12 (€11 concessions)
- Outdoor cinema
- Rooftop setting
- July–September
- Mixed program
Kino am Dach occupies the roof of the Hauptbücherei — the main library on Urban-Loritz-Platz — accessible by lift from the U6 platform. The 23rd season opens with MIND GAMES, a curated theme exploring the fragile construction of truth and the line between conspiracy and illusion. The July program pairs classics (Pi, Black Swan, Total Recall, Funny Games, Se7en) with new releases (Sentimental Value, Father Mother Sister Brother, The Housemaid). Films start at 21:00, ticket pickup from 20:00.
The rooftop setting is the real draw: open sky, city views, the library's modernist geometry below. It's the kind of place where the air feels different. Bring a blanket — evenings cool quickly, and you'll want to stay.
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