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The White Ribbon (2009)

The White Ribbon (2009)
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In a village in Protestant northern Germany, on the eve of World War I, the children of a church and school run by the village schoolteacher and their families experience a series of bizarre incidents that inexplicably assume the characteristics of a punishment ritual. Who could be responsible for such bizarre transgressions? Leonie Benesch, Josef Bierbichler, and Rainer Bock star in director Michael Haneke's Palm d'Or-winning period drama. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, (more)
Director(s):
Michael Haneke
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The White Ribbon

In a village in Protestant northern Germany, on the eve of World War I, the children of a church and school run by the village schoolteacher and their families experience a series of bizarre incidents that inexplicably assume the characteristics of a punishment ritual. Who could be responsible for such bizarre transgressions? Leonie Benesch, Josef Bierbichler, and Rainer Bock star in director Michael Haneke's Palm d'Or-winning period drama. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
144 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Haneke
Writer(s):
Michael Haneke
Producer(s):
Andrea Occhipinti, Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Violence)
Categories:
Foreign, Drama
The White Ribbon Awards:
  • 2009 - Cannes Film Festival - Palme d'Or
  • 2009 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Foreign Language Film
  • 2009 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematographer
  • 2009 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Cinematography
  • 2009 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Foreign Language Film
  • 2009 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Foreign Language Film
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Ryan A.

    A haunting portrait of patriarchal violence and repressed childhood rage, resulting in a mystery that is never fully solved. Calmly paced, but riveting. For serious movie watchers who don't mind subtitles.

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    Stan W.

    This movie requires you actively be engaged with it while viewing. It demands your thought. The director leaves a lot of questions on the table, and the movie provokes discussion after watching. "Cache" is from the same director, and a movie I'd highly recommend.

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    Ann C.

    Chilling, fascinating film. It's narrated by the Schoolteacher (we never learn the name of this decent man) who seeks the truth about the violence that is unfolding. Chief among the sinister characters is the Pastor, whose face is like a hatchet and whose hands are quick to inflict beatings. While it's a long film with no answers, I must see it again in the near future!

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