Bleak and Disturbed- The Films of Michael Haneke

Michael Haneke is an “intellectual” filmmaker, that is, his films operate on numerous levels beneath the surface of the screen, which make his films all the more challenging and engaging – they are not meant to be “consumed” but considered without proper consequences.
He denies the traditional revelation. We don’t find out the answer at the end, as we except to with any other story. His films leave you unsettled, agitated and reflective afterwards, which is the sign of a great film(maker) when it sparks off a cerebral reaction that keeps buzzing around in your head for a few days and forces you to confront, analyze and challenge the ideas and concepts within the film. His films are bleak, disturbing and unnervingly ambiguous BUT they give you (the spectator) much needed credit and leave you thinking. Can you ask for any more from a film?
MUST-SEES: “Caché” French 2005, “The White Ribbon” German 2009, “The Piano Teacher” French 2001, “Funny Games” German/French 1997