Stop Making Sense at Filmcasino
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- When
- 22 July 2026
- Where
- Filmcasino, Margaretenstraße 78, 1050 Wien
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Jonathan Demme's 1984 concert film of the Talking Heads screens at the Filmcasino on July 22. It's the 4K restoration that's been touring cinemas globally since 2023 — one of the most visceral experiences available on a big screen. The film was shot over three nights at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, with David Byrne building the stage piece by piece from a single spotlight and a boombox to a full band and a choir. The big suit. The running in place. The pure kinetic joy of a band at the absolute peak of its powers. The Filmcasino's retro interior — 50s/60s design frozen in time — is the right room for this. One night only, July 22.
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- Where
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