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A group of people sitting at a formal dining table overlooking the ocean. The table is set with plates, wine glasses, and a floral centrepiece. The attendees are dressed in formal attire.
Review

Happy End

by David Jenkins

Europe’s refugee cri­sis back­drops this uncon­ven­tion­al fam­i­ly dra­ma from dead­pan mas­ter Michael Haneke.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Elderly woman with grey hair, reflective expression, set against a dark background.
Review

Amour

by David Jenkins

A pair of astound­ing per­for­mances are the pil­lars that prop up Michael Haneke’s for­mi­da­ble answer to the Hol­ly­wood weepie.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Black and white portrait of a young boy with a solemn expression, framed by a window.
Review

The White Ribbon

by Jonathan Crocker

Time will tell if this is Michael Haneke’s mas­ter­piece, but it’s cer­tain­ly one of the year’s best.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A young man wearing a white shirt sits on a sofa, embracing a small grey plush toy.
Review

Funny Games

by Matt Bochenski

Michael Haneke’s lat­est is an attack on every­thing you think you know about cin­e­ma. It’s a bru­tal beating.

1
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Hidden

by Kevin Maher

Daniel Auteuil and Juli­ette Binoche are ter­rorised by mys­te­ri­ous sur­veil­lance tapes in Michael Haneke’s grip­ping drama.

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect