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23 Films by Michael Haneke

23 titles

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  1. 1Obituary for a MurdererMovie · 1991 · 110mIn autumn 1990, a young Austrian man attends a party with friends and triggers a horrific massacre. Director Michael Haneke presents this extreme event as a mirror to everyday life and its blunt portrayal of horror. He achieves this by creating an experimental collage using footage from a single day of Austrian television (ORF), with each segment reflecting the time allotted to it in the broadcast schedule.IMDb 5.8
  2. 2Benny's VideoMovie · 1993 · 110m · Crime, DramaA 14-year-old boy is obsessed with violent movies and wants to make his own shocking film to impress his parents. His attempt to do so has devastating and lasting consequences for him and his family. The film explores youthful rebellion, the dangers of obsession, and the way fantasy can bleed into reality.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9
  3. 3The CastleMovie · 1997 · 123m · Drama, MysteryAustrian director Michael Haneke presents a disturbing adaptation of Franz Kafka's unfinished novel, 'Das Schloss.' The film follows K, an outsider who mysteriously arrives in a remote village and seeks belonging. His search leads him into the complex bureaucracy of a seemingly impenetrable castle. Haneke uses visual storytelling to capture Kafka's style, building a tense atmosphere throughout. As K struggles with red tape and the oppressive authority of the village, the film explores alienation, power, and the human experience in an authoritarian world. The stark cinematography creates a feeling of isolation, reflecting K’s struggle for identity. As he navigates the castle's bureaucracy, the film prompts viewers to consider the nature of power and control within institutions that often shape our lives without our understanding or consent. Ultimately, Haneke's adaptation is a timeless examination of society, authority, and individual identity. It challenges audiences to confront the complexities of human relationships and the dynamics of power within them.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1
  4. 4Funny GamesMovie · 2008 · 111m · Thriller, HorrorAnn, her husband George, and their son Georgie arrive at their vacation house and are visited by two young men who appear polite and friendly. However, with deceptively charming smiles and golf clubs, they begin to terrorize the family, giving them until the following day to survive.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6
  5. 5FrauleinMovie · 1986 · 108mIn 1950s Germany, a German woman and a former French prisoner of war navigate life together. Rather than focusing on the nation's recovery, the woman is primarily concerned with her own private life.IMDb 6.5TMDB 4.4
  6. 6The White RibbonMovie · 2009 · 144m · Drama, MysteryAn old tailor reflects on his time as a schoolteacher in a remote Northern German village during the year before World War I, a period marked by a series of unusual occurrences.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5
  7. 7Lumière & CompanyMovie · 1995 · 88m · Drama, DocumentaryForty acclaimed directors worldwide took on a challenge: make a short film using the original 1895 Lumière Cinematographe, under conditions mirroring the early days of cinema. They faced strict rules: films had to be under 52 seconds, with no synchronized sound, and only three takes were permitted. This project showcases how today's filmmakers creatively adapt to the limitations of early film technology, exploring the art of storytelling and the evolution of cinema over the last century.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2
  8. 8The RebellionMovie · 1993 · 110mAndreas Pum, a former soldier who lost a leg in service, receives a license and an organ grinder after leaving the army. A public disturbance leads to a confrontation with a well-dressed man, resulting in Pum hitting a police officer and imprisonment. Upon release, he loses his license and becomes a toilet attendant at the Cafe Halali. It is only at the end of his life that he realizes he was always too proper and compliant.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.1
  9. 9Così fan tutteMovie · 2013 · 201mMozart and Da Ponte's *Così fan tutte* is a darkly funny exploration of love, faithfulness, and deception. The opera questions whether genuine affection can survive the elaborate deceptions the characters inflict upon each other, suggesting that their emotional honesty has been lost. This timeless work raises universal questions about relationships. Director Michael Haneke, known for his realism, approaches *Così fan tutte* with precision, offering a "disillusioned vision of love" in a starkly realistic production—his second opera direction following *Don Giovanni* in 2006.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8
  10. 10Who Was Edgar Allan?Movie · 1984 · 83mIn a Venice coffee shop, a disillusioned art student encounters the enigmatic Edgar Allan. The student's growing fascination with the older man gradually spirals into intense paranoia.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.0
  11. 11TrashMovie · 1976 · 80mIMDb 6.3
  12. 12After LiverpoolMovie · 1974 · 89mThis film explores the complexities of human connection, depicting situations where individuals struggle to truly communicate, even when words are exchanged. The story examines the ways people fail to connect through silence, inattentiveness, and deliberate avoidance.IMDb 5.8
  13. 13Funny GamesMovie · 1997 · 109m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerDuring a vacation, a family – a mother, father, and child – meets two dangerous young men. What begins as a relaxing getaway quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal. The antagonists subject the family to cruel games, forcing them to compete against each other for the captors' entertainment. The film explores how fear and desperation can reveal the worst in people as the family fights to survive.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3
  14. 14VariationMovie · 1983 · 98mThis is a story about the complicated feelings that arise when a journalist and a teacher have an affair. It explores the emotional impact of their relationship.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0
  15. 15Three Paths to the LakeMovie · 1976 · 100mElisabeth, a fifty-year-old woman, travels to see her father, who lives in the countryside near Klagenfurt. While there, she contemplates her past, specifically her childhood and romantic relationships.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.3
  16. 16AmourMovie · 2012 · 127m · Drama, RomanceGeorges and Anne, an elderly couple in their eighties and retired music teachers, find their strong relationship challenged when Anne suffers a stroke. Their daughter, a musician living overseas with her own family, is distant. The event deeply tests the couple’s enduring love for each other.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8
  17. 17Happy EndMovie · 2017 · 110m · DramaA wealthy French family in Calais experiences a string of problems, remaining largely unaware of the difficult circumstances faced by refugees living nearby.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2
  18. 18The Seventh ContinentMovie · 1989 · 107m · DramaThe film explores the everyday life of a middle-class family. What seems like a typical suburban existence gradually reveals a darker, more complex reality. As the film documents their routines – meals, work, family time, and sleep – a feeling of unease builds. Beneath the surface of their seemingly normal lives, something sinister is developing. Everyday interactions are charged with growing tension that intensifies as their plans unfold. It’s a suspenseful look at the hidden darkness within ordinary lives and the unexpected secrets that can exist behind closed doors.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4
  19. 19Code UnknownMovie · 2000 · 118m · DramaA small incident sets off a chain of events that connects five people in Paris. Anne is an actress, and her boyfriend Georges is documenting the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, needs the code to access Georges' apartment. Their lives become intertwined with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  20. 2071 Fragments of a Chronology of ChanceMovie · 1995 · 100m · DramaThe film follows the interwoven lives of people in Vienna who are unknowingly affected by a senseless Christmas Eve shooting. Told through 71 scenes, the story explores the emotional impact of the tragedy on many different people. The violence shakes the city, testing relationships and forcing difficult choices. It's a moving look at how ordinary people cope when faced with extraordinary circumstances, highlighting the strength of community during a crisis.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
  21. 21CachéMovie · 2005 · 118m · Mystery, Drama, ThrillerGeorge, a television host who discusses literature, begins receiving secretly filmed videos of his family, accompanied by unsettling drawings. He doesn't know who is sending them. The videos gradually become more personal, suggesting the sender has a history with George.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  22. 22Time of the WolfMovie · 2003 · 113m · DramaAnna and her family arrive at their vacation house to discover it's already occupied. This unexpected encounter marks the start of a difficult journey of understanding.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1
  23. 23The Piano TeacherMovie · 2001 · 131m · Drama, RomanceErika Kohut, a piano teacher who suppresses her sexuality and lives under the control of her mother, begins to attract the attention of a young man who pursues her romantically.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3