An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Haneke

WriterMichael Haneke

CinematographerChristian Berger

Editor

Monika Willi

ProducerStefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka, Margaret Ménégoz, Andrea Occhipinti

Cast

Christian Friedelas The School Teacher

Ernst Jacobias The School Teacher as an Old Man (voice)

Leonie Beneschas Eva

Ulrich Tukuras The Baron

Fion Mutertas Sigmund

Ursina Lardias Marie Louise

Burghart Klaußneras The Pastor

Steffi Kühnertas The Pastor's Wife

Maria Dragusas Klara

Josef Bierbichleras The Steward

Rainer Bockas The Doctor

Susanne Lotharas The Midwife

Roxane Duranas Anna

Eddy Grahlas Karli

Levin Henningas Adolf

Leonard Proxaufas Martin

Gabriela Maria Schmeideas The Steward's Wife

Janina Fautzas Erna

Detlev Buckas Eva's Father

Birgit Minichmayras Frieda

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Funny Games1997

Both directed by Michael Haneke

Or

The Piano Teacher2001Both directed by Michael Haneke
Benny’s Video1992Both directed by Michael Haneke

The White Ribbon (2009) | Criteria