Michael Niavarani

Reset - Alles auf Anfang (2023)

Greece or Chicken on the Run (2023)

Johannes has a comfortable life and stands to inherit the family-run hotel. Unfortunately, however, he is an inveterate people-pleaser and avoids conflict at any cost. His father's last will and testament sparks a tragi-comic journey to sunny Greece – an ...

Lachen mit Nia - Michael Niavarani zum 50. Geburtstag (2018)

Michael Niavarani ist 50 – Viel Lärm um Nichts (2018)

Romeo & Julia: Ohne Tod kein Happy End (2017)

Zu Blöd um Alt zu sein: Otto Schenk & Michael Niavarani im Gespräch (2016)

Since we never managed to meet up for coffee in person, we decided to get so close on stage that we could even cross paths. We'll mostly sit down the whole time. A firework of punchlines—whenever we can think of any. Nostalgic memories—whenever we can ...

Die unglaubliche Tragödie von Richard III (2015)

Österreich: Oben und Unten (2015)

Documentary about Austrian nature and culture, comprised almost exclusively of aerial footage, narrated by Persian born Austrian comedian Michael Niavarani. ...

Die Mamba (2014)

"Die Mamba" is a top international terrorist. A deadly hand-to-hand fighter, sniper, explosives expert and master of masks and deception. Hossein Sarivi is a good husband and sound designer in a cookie factory. The two look very much alike, but their lives ...

Das (perfekte) desaster Dinner (2012)

A thrilling weekend in the countryside. The wife is going to her mother's, and it's her lover's birthday. What could be better for a man in the midst of a midlife crisis? A catering service has been booked to give his lover a wonderful evening. His long-ti ...

Tribute To Lukas Resetarits - Das Beste aus 35 Bühnenjahren (2012)

Quartett für einen Abend (2012)

2 Musterknaben (2011)

Comedy show with comedians Viktor Gernot and Michael Niavarani. ...

Encyclopaedia Niavaranica (2010)

Michael Niavarani is constantly late, he says, and constantly pressed for time. Someone else should organize his books—like Thomas Mraz, who appears with him on stage in "Encyclopaedia Niavaranica." They organize Niavarani alphabetically. ...

Salami Aleikum (2009)

To save his grumpy father's Persian butcher's shop, Mohsen, a sensitive scarf-knitter, buys sheep on the cheap. On the way to them, he gets stranded in East Germany and falls in love with ex-ball-striker Ana. In the village, Mohsen's father is thought to b ...

For a Moment, Freedom (2008)

Centers on a group of weary Middle Eastern refugees who have made their way to Turkey to apply for European visas. ...

Schöne Bescherung (2007)

Gefühlsecht (2007)

An evening among friends "Gefühlsecht" (Emotionally Real) is the title and brief description of the content of Michael Niavarani and Viktor Gernot's first double act. They had noted down many titles, including classics such as "Die 2 glorreichen 7" (The M ...

Schön, dass es Dich gibt (2005)

Jackies' quiet life as a housewife and English teacher ends abruptly when her husband informs her that he is leaving her for a younger woman. In a quest for revenge, Jackie makes arrangements with a plastic surgeon for a general overhaul with the goal of l ...

Erbin mit Herz (2004)

For more than ten years, the Viennese children's book dealer Felice Frank has not heard from Alexander Helsing, the father of her little daughter Lilli. All the more surprised is the young woman, when she suddenly learns of the death of Alexander. But not ...

Niavaranis Kühlschrank (2003)

A nonsensical evening about everyday happiness Men love refrigerators. Michael Niavarani, for example. Charming and mischievous, quick-witted and sharp-tongued. In his first solo cabaret show. Unpaid bills, empty mustard tubes, life partners, and pets! Chi ...

Rocco (2002)

20-year-old Rocco (Morteza Tavakoli) wants to strike out on his own and break out of his family's rigid life. Through the friendship of Max (Ronald Rudoll) and Leila (Anna Franziska Srna), who are working on opening a bar, Roccco's dream of a "normal life" ...

Wanted (1999)

Trauma surgeon Thomas Reiter voluntarily withdraws into a secure institution because he no longer wants to face everyday life. He solves his problems in his imagination – a Western fantasy. A priest is commissioned by his worried parents to bring their s ...

Fear of Heights (1994)

An unusual love story between a farmer from a small village and a 25-year-old recently released prisoner from Vienna. First he wins the acceptance and sympathy of the villagers before his past catches up with him. ...

I Love Vienna (1991)

I love Vienna is a social comedy that explores the clash of cultures and values. ...

Reset - Alles auf Anfang (2023)

Simpl Revue – Krone der Erschöpfung (2022)

Comperee Joachim Brandl hosts the second Simpl revue, directed by Austria's most popular comedian, Michael Niavarani. He summarizes the lockdowns in a highly entertaining way and offers sharp-tongued commentary on political events in Austria. ...

Simpl Revue - Arche Noah Luxusklass (2020)

Romeo & Julia: Ohne Tod kein Happy End (2017)

Die unglaubliche Tragödie von Richard III (2015)

Das (perfekte) desaster Dinner (2012)

A thrilling weekend in the countryside. The wife is going to her mother's, and it's her lover's birthday. What could be better for a man in the midst of a midlife crisis? A catering service has been booked to give his lover a wonderful evening. His long-ti ...

2 Musterknaben (2011)

Comedy show with comedians Viktor Gernot and Michael Niavarani. ...

Encyclopaedia Niavaranica (2010)

Michael Niavarani is constantly late, he says, and constantly pressed for time. Someone else should organize his books—like Thomas Mraz, who appears with him on stage in "Encyclopaedia Niavaranica." They organize Niavarani alphabetically. ...