Vienna, City of My Dreams (1957 film)

Vienna, City of My Dreams is a 1957 Austrian musical film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner. The film stars Erika Köth, Rudolf Prack, and Hans Moser. It is known in German as Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume.

The film is a sentimental musical romance set in Vienna, revolving around the themes of love, music, and Viennese charm. It tells the story of a young woman, often a singer or aspiring performer, and her romantic entanglement with a composer, musician, or other prominent figure in the Viennese arts scene. The plot typically involves misunderstandings, rivalries, and ultimately, a happy resolution culminating in a performance of the titular song, "Vienna, City of My Dreams."

The film heavily features performances of Viennese waltzes, operettas, and folk songs. The song "Vienna, City of My Dreams" (German: "Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume"), originally composed by Rudolf Sieczyński, plays a central role in the narrative and serves as a thematic anchor for the film. The film is considered a classic of Austrian cinema, popular for its nostalgic portrayal of Vienna and its romantic musical numbers.