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Closed for the Virus Break

Closed for the Virus Break

Jan 21, 2026 · 23m

Director

Franz Quitt

Overview

March 2020: João, an HIV-positive Brazilian living in Vienna, has no one to spend lockdown with. Isolated in his one-room apartment, he looks down at the strangely empty streets. While his boyfriend Tom only sporadically checks in from somewhere far away and an online date contracts Covid before they can meet, João's imagination confronts him with a past he would rather not face.

Cast of Closed for the Virus Break

About Closed for the Virus Break

What is Closed for the Virus Break about?

March 2020: João, an HIV-positive Brazilian living in Vienna, has no one to spend lockdown with. Isolated in his one-room apartment, he looks down at the strangely empty streets. While his boyfriend Tom only sporadically checks in from somewhere far away and an online date contracts Covid before they can meet, João's imagination confronts him with a past he would rather not face.

When was Closed for the Virus Break released?

Closed for the Virus Break was released on January 21, 2026.

How long is Closed for the Virus Break?

Closed for the Virus Break runs 23 minutes.

Who directed Closed for the Virus Break?

Closed for the Virus Break was directed by Franz Quitt.

Who is in the cast of Closed for the Virus Break?

The cast of Closed for the Virus Break includes Thomas Höfner.

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