Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream - 2016 - 5/10
Caveat emptor.
I wanted a documentary on the late Hapsburg Dynasty.
Instead, I found this. 2000 years of Vienna, from Roman times to today, in three episodes.
History on speed dial. Movers and shakers given one or two anecdotes. Next!
Worse, our presenter, is in damn near every scene.
Walking, driving his car (why? do car makers offer a consideration?), or simply closeups.
Many closeups.
Our man gabs about the Ottoman siege while buses huff past, and sidewalks teem with cargo shorts and sunglasses.
Great way to establish the proper imaginative mood, producers.