Auf der Suche nach der gestohlenen Zeit

In Search of Stolen Time

“Time is money” is an oft-repeated expression in our modern performance-oriented society. But how does it affect us as individuals, and influence our society? Konrad Wakolbinger deconstructs this common and unquestioned concept, and shows, with subtle humor, how our understanding of time, work, and their interdependence has changed over the centuries. This entertaining and thought-provoking documentary illustrates that one should not only count time but also explore its true meaning. (Daniela Engler, Zürich Film Festival)

Director's Biography
Konrad Wakolbinger grew up in Rohrbach, Upper Austria. Following an education in the area of logistics, journalism, and psychology, he has been working as a documentary film maker and location scout since 2003. He lives in Vienna.
Director's Filmography (Selection)
Auf der Suche nach der gestohlenen Zeit (In Search of Stolen Time, 2025, doc) - Wir sind die Mutanten (2013, doc short, CE13)
Local Artists 2026
Director Konrad Wakolbinger
Austria 2025
color
86 minutes
German / French / Italian
OV with English subtitles
Screenplay Konrad Wakolbinger
Cinematography Martin Putz
Editing Julia Willi, Oliver Neumann
Sound/Sounddesign Tong Zhang
Music Louie's Cage Percussion
Producer(s) Sabine Moser, Oliver Neumann
Production
FreibeuterFilm
Austrian Premiere
Austrian Rights
Filmladen
World Premiere
Zurich Film Festival 2025