27 Storeys

About This Movie

So, there's this documentary, '27 Storeys,' directed by Bianca Gleissinger. It's all about the Alterlaa residential park in Vienna, which has these 27 stories and roughly 10,000 residents. Can you imagine? The film dives into the lives of people living there—some young, some older—through this lens of humor and self-reflection. It’s not just a walk down memory lane for Gleissinger but also a kind of social commentary. The pacing's nice, flows well, with a good mix of individual stories that mesh together like a tapestry. The practical effects are minimal because it’s documentary style, but it has a very personal touch that feels authentic. There’s something quite distinctive about how it captures a sense of community, which is often lost in more polished productions.

Explores community living in a unique architectural landmarkOffers a blend of humor and social commentaryCaptivating personal stories from diverse residents