It begins with one last big applause: at the funeral procession. The dead Peter Simonischek is driven around the Vienna Burgtheater in a black car in a simple wooden coffin, as is tradition for deceased honorary members of this house. This type of honor only exists in Vienna. When the coffin is driven away, the silent applause of the crowd echoes behind it. A final thank you for the art of a castle and film actor beloved by the audience – and opening scene for a book that this actor left behind as a gift and legacy. It has the inviting title “Come Closer” and provides insight into his life and his life experiences – into what went through his mind as a terminally ill person.
“Come closer”: a book about and with Peter Simonischek – culture
