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2009 · 144 min · R

The White Ribbon

Directed by Michael Haneke · Drama, Mystery

The White Ribbon (2009) is a Drama film, directed by Michael Haneke set in Northern Germany during the 1910s. It runs 144 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption, faith / religion, and coming of age play out through frame narrative.

Cinematography
Christian Berger
Cast
Christian FriedelErnst JacobiLeonie BeneschUlrich TukurFion MutertUrsina LardiBurghart KlaußnerSteffi Kühnert

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Northern Germany
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionFaith / ReligionComing Of Age
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
BleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
  • 2012

    Amour

    Paris — 2010s
    Urbandir. Michael Haneke
  • 2005

    Caché

    Paris — 2000s · 1960s
    Urbandir. Michael Haneke