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THE WHITE RIBBON
The White Ribbon
international title: The White Ribbon
original title: Das Weiße Band
year: 2009
genre: fiction
directed by: Michael Haneke
film run: 150'
release date: AT 24/09/2009, DE 15/10/2009, BE 21/10/2009, FR 21/10/2009, IT 30/10/2009, UK 13/11/2009, NL 19/11/2009, SE 11/12/2009, NO 26/12/2009, CZ 14/01/2010
screenplay: Michael Haneke
cinematography by: Christian Berger
film editing: Monika Willi
art director: Christoph Kanter
costumes designer: Moidele Bickel
backing: MBB, MDM, FFA, Eurimages, Minitraité , DFFF
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synopsis
Some inexplicable events disturb the quiet life of a German village, just before World War I. A cable has been put up to trip the doctor riding his horse, a barn is set on fire, two children are abducted and tortured… The schoolteacher observes, investigates and little by little discovers the incredible truth.

main awards/selection
European Film Awards 2009
Best European Film
Best European Director - Michael Haneke
Best European Screenwriter - Michael Haneke

Cannes 2009
Official Selection
Palme d'Or
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