The White Ribbon (Das weisse Band)

War, Drama

Set in a Northern German village before World War I during the decline of the Austro-Hungarian empire, depicts the emergence of national socialism. Rated R for some disturbing content involving violence and sexuality.

 

Cast: Ulrich Tukur, Susanne Lothar, Burghart Klaussner, Josef Bierbichler, Marisa Growaldt

Produced by: Veit Heiduschka, Michael Katz, Stefan Arndt, Margaret Ménégoz

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Written by: Michael Haneke

Running time: 2hr 24min

Opens: Dec 30, 2009 NY/LA