The Start of Linz09 - European cultural capital

02.01.2009 | Linz 09 European cultural capital | 7:07

The official opening ceremony of Linz becoming the European cultural capital
At long last, after years of diligent preparation by a multitude of people responsible, THE day has finally come that initiates Linz's term to reign Europe as the core of all cultural inspiration, to become Europe's lively pulsating cultural heart.

Interview partners:
Dr. Heinz Fischer, President of the Republic of Austria,
Dr. Barbara Prammer, President of the Austrian Parliament,
Dr. Werner Fasslabend: Former Secretary of Defense,
Dr. Maria Berger, European Parliament,
Hubert von Goisern, Artist,
Dr. Josef Pühringer, Governor of Upper Austria,
Dr. Erich Haider: Deputy Governor of Upper Austria,
Dr. Franz Dobusch, Mayor of Linz,
o. Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gustav Pomberger,
Dr. Josef Ackerl, Provincial Government Upper Austria

Story: Mikel Gindy
Camera/Editing: Michael Kraml