

The World Machine
1981, German. Directed by Peter Patzak.
After the passing of her husband, the commissioned painter Anneliese Psiko decides to travel across the country. In the Austrian province of Styria, she discovers a strange work of art entitled "Weltmaschine" (World Machine). From now on, it will change her life significantly.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 21 March 1981
- Original title
- Die Weltmaschine
- Country
- Austria
- Written by
- Christine Nöstlinger
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The World Machine runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The World Machine isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 March 1981. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
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Who directed The World Machine?
The World Machine (1981) was directed by Peter Patzak and stars Erni Mangold, Ludwig Thiesen, Maria Bill.