The White Ribbon

The White Ribbon

  • Michael Haneke
  • 2009
  • 2h 24m
  • Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Canada

Michael Haneke's magnum opus is a multidimensional study on the causes and birth of fascism, a film that travels into the past to highlight urgent and timelessly topical concerns about violence and all forms of terrorism, a pure and undisputed masterpiece.

Synopsis

Germany, just before the First World War. A series of unexplained events disrupt the daily social life of a Protestant village, centred on a group of young children.

The White Ribbon
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Also known as
Das Weiße Band - Eine Deutsche Kindergeschichte | Η Λευκή Κορδέλα
Festival screenings
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Age rating
15+

Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film

Oscars

2010

Nomination for Best Cinematography

Oscars

2010

Golden Palm

Cannes Film Festival

2009

Best Foreign Language Film

Golden Globes

2010

FIPRESCI Prize

San Sebastian Film Festival

2009