Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon is a 2009 German-language drama film set in a rural German village just before World War I. The film follows the story of the villagers and their children, and examines the oppressive social mores of the time. It explores themes
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Michael Haneke is a German-born Austrian film director and screenwriter. His work often examines social issues and depicts the feelings of estrangement experienced by individuals in modern society. Haneke has made films in French, German, and English and has worked in television and theatre. He also teaches film direction at the Film Academy Vienna.