@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Georges, host of a television show focusing on literature, receives videos shot on the sly that feature his family, along with disturbing drawings that are difficult to interpret. He has no idea who has made and sent him the videos. Progressively, the contents of the videos become more personal, indicating that the sender has known Georges for a long time.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
1,282
Votes
1h 58m
Runtime
$8.5M
Budget
$16.2M
Box Office
191%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorMichael Haneke
WriterMichael Haneke
CinematographyChristian Berger
ComposerJean-Pierre Laforce
EditorMichael Hudecek
Production DesignEmmanuel de Chauvigny
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Les Films du LosangeWega FilmBiM DistribuzioneARTE France CinémaBavaria FilmFrance 3 Cinéma
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Daniel Auteuil
Georges Laurent
Juliette Binoche
Anne Laurent
Annie Girardot
Georges's Mother
Bernard Le Coq
Georges's Editor-In-Chief
Daniel Duval
Pierre
Maurice Bénichou
Majid
Walid Afkir
Majid's Son
Lester Makedonsky
Pierrot Laurent
Nathalie Richard
Mathilde
Denis Podalydès
Yvon
Caroline Baehr
Nurse
Christian Benedetti
Georges's Father
Loïc Brabant
Police Officer No. 2
Aïssa Maïga
Chantal
Jean-Jacques Brochier
TV Guest
