Documentary: Lois Weinberger – Ruderal Society — 2025

A film by Markus Heltschl

Lois Weinberger (1947 -2021) was one of the most important Austrian artists in recent years. He placed ruderal spaces at the center of his work. As early as the late 1980s, he began incorporating plants into his artistic practice, making him one of the pioneers of a movement that offered a new, non-romanticized perspective on the relationship between humans and nature.
The film captures moments of inspiration and grace, portraying the artist’s work and legacy. Through intriguing collaborations, the film explains Weinberger’s works and specific projects while simultaneously capturing his essence.

96 min. / DCP / 4k / 1:1,85 / Austria 2025
with English & German subtitles

cast: Lois Weinberger, Catherine David, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Adam Szymczyk, Ursula Krinzinger, Pierre Bal Blanc, Silvia Eiblmayr, Philippe van Cauteren, Etsuko & Koichi Watari, Marta Schreieck & Dieter Henke, Alexandra McIntosh, Franziska Weinberger

written, directed, filmed and edited by Markus Heltschl
cinematography by Johanna Riedl, Martin Putz and Paris Tsitsos
sound by Gabi Heltschl, Gregor Kuschel
sound design by Hubert Bartolomae
music by Thomas Larcher
produced by Studio Markus Heltschl & Studio Lois Weinberger
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