Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.
Cast |
Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Leonie Benesch, Ulrich Tukur, Ursina Lardi, Fion Mutert, Michael Kranz, Burghart Klaussner |
Director |
Michael Haneke |
Screenplay | Michael Haneke |
Cinematography | Christian Berger |
Editing | Monika Willi |
Sound formats | Dolby Digital, DTS |
Made in | 2009 |
Produced by | A consortium of European companies |
Official Site | IMDB page
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Genre | Drama |
Language | Moderate |
Nudity | None |
Sex | Brief |
Violence | Strongish |
Prejudice | None |
Blasphemy | None |
Drug abuse | None |
Comments | German film. Powerful adult themes. Parental guidance is strongly advised. |
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Scale (Max) | 20 | |
What the Critics say | ||
Cape Argus / The Star Theresa Smith Ribbon of repression disconcerts | 15 | |
Die Burger François Bloemhof | 20 | |
Cape Times Peter Brunette Small surprises in sick society | 20 | |
Chicago Sunday Times Roger Ebert A simple story in a village about little people and suggests that we must find a balance between fear and security. | 20 | |
eye Weekly Jason Anderson The impeccable quality of the performances and stern beauty of the cinematography nevertheless point to the director’s mastery of his medium. | 15 | |
Rolling Stone Peter Travers This haunting film never pushes itself on you. It trusts you to suss out the horror that lies beneath the veneer of innocence. You'll be knocked for a loop. | 18 | |
Metacritic.com 33 critics | 16 | |
Rottentomatoes critics 129 critics | 15 | |
Rottentomatoes tomatometer Tomatometer The White Ribbon effectively utilizes tension and a bleak atmosphere to deliver a thought-provoking examination of nascent fascism. | 17 | |
What the People say | ||
Internet 12484 Netizens Haneke produces his most timeless classic | 16 | |
Average .. 86% | 17 |