Haneke’s ultra-bleak view of humanity culminates in this masterful magnum opus.
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It doesnโt quite bring you to any substantive destination, but Hanekeโs attempt at the dystopian apocalyptic drama tries to find compassion when there is absolutely none.
Prefiguring the likes of ‘Funny Games’ and ‘Cache’, Hanekeโs second feature is a challenging and disturbing work on media violence and its psychological ramifications.ย
A solid, uncompromising theatrical debut by Haneke, one that would see the auteur continue to shock and challenge audiences in different ways for the next two decades.