The action takes place in a German village in the fifteen months that precede World War I. At a rural school in northern Germany in 1913, a form of ritual punishment has major consequences for students and faculty. But the practice may have bigger repercussions on the German school system -- and maybe even on the growth of fascism. Nominated for two Oscars, celebrated Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke helms this Golden Globe-winning, sumptuously photographed black-and-white drama that stars Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Tukur and Theo Trebs.

 

Director(s): Michael Hanek

Language: German
Running Time (min.):136
Rating: MA
Colour: B/W
SubT Lang: English
Media Format: Region 4 DVD