4.1

155 reviews

Funny Games

Michael Haneke19971h 48mDrama, Psychological thriller

Why we chose it

The film that cemented the reputation of Michael Haneke (“The Piano Teacher”) shocked Cannes, then shocked cinemas, and changed for good how people think about screen violence. It still divides audiences, yet it opens innocently enough, with two very polite young men asking for some eggs.

Synopsis

A well-off couple and their young son head to their lakeside summer house for a quiet weekend, and soon two unusually polite young men knock at the door with a small favour to ask. The politeness wears off, but the visitors stay put. Murder is their hobby, and the family has just become this afternoon’s entertainment.

Information

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Festival screenings: Cannes FF
Language: German, French, Italian
Country: Austria
Subtitles: Polish
Age rating: 18+

Cannes Film Festival

Official Selection - International Competition

1997

What others say

4.1

155 reviews

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