Twelve-year-old Karli discovers that he can travel through time in his parents’ hotel. Suddenly, he finds himself on a secret floor – in the year 1938. There, he befriends Hannah, a Jewish girl, and Georg, a cheerful shoeshine boy. Together, they become entangled in an exciting criminal case they are determined to solve. Along the way, they uncover even more secrets.
Gradually, Karli begins to realize that a dark shadow hangs over the world of his new friends.
“The Secret Floor” is an Austrian-German-Luxembourgish co-production directed by Norbert Lechner. Official theatrical release: March 12, 2026. Rated 8+, recommended from age 10. Filming took place over four weeks at the Grand Hotel de L’Europe. With a special cinema screening, the film returns to its original shooting location. Maximilian Reinwald, who played the shoeshine boy, will share insights into the filming process. Refreshments will be available on site.
Audience talk with child actor Max Reinwald.
Grand Hotel de L’Europe, Wiener Saal
Admission: €5.00
