
1990
This documentary, Ulrich Seidl's full-length film debut, examines the lives of the street newspaper sellers in Vienna, a mixture of men from Turkey, India, Pakistan, Egypt and Eastern Europe, standing out in all weathers, peddling the trivial Viennese tabloids. We see their lives on the street, their cramped living quarters, their minders, the 'training' days, and the inhumane process which keeps them working endless hour for little reward.
Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna (1990) is a Documentary film that follows this documentary, Ulrich Seidl's full-length film debut, examines the lives of the street newspaper sellers in Vienna, a mixture of men from Turkey, India, Pakistan, Egypt and Eastern Europe, standing out in all weathers, peddling the trivial Viennese tabloids. We see their lives on the street, their cramped living quarters, their minders, the 'training' days, and the inhumane process which keeps them working endless hour for little reward. Good News: Newspaper Salesmen, Dead Dogs and Other People from Vienna is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.