In their cinematic works, Daniel Hoesl and Julia Niemann consistently focus attention on capital and the way its power derails efforts to achieve social equality. Their protagonist in VENI VIDI VICI is an elegant billionaire, a devoted family man, a cold-blooded killer. In the world he has created for himself, there is nothing to prevent him from maintaining a permanent, shining appearance – because laws that apply to everyone have been suspended for him.

This is the first out of eight world premieres of Austrian films to come within the next four weeks. VENI VIDI VICI the pungent new satire by Daniel Hoesl & Julia Niemann kicks off the amazing series of new Austrian films scheduled on the festival screens in January and February. VENI VIDI VICI celebrates its world premiere as a contender of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival.

Angela Christlieb’s complex mosaic on a fascinating family history unveilling G.W. Pabst’s multi-talented wife Trude celebrates its world premiere in the Cinema Regained section of the 53rd Rotterdam Film Festival. Two more brand-new Austrian films are screening at the IFFR Harbour program: GOD BETWEEN US by Rebecca Hirneise and VENI VIDI VICI by Daniel Hoesl and Julia Niemann.