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Der siebente Kontinent (1989)
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14 April 1993 (France) morePlot:
Georg and his wife Anna realize how monotonous and isolated their life is when their daughter Eva, in a desperate attempt to get attention... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreUser Comments:
Haunting tale not to be missed.. moreCast
(Credited cast) | Birgit Doll | ... | Anna |
 | Dieter Berner | ... | Georg |
| Leni Tanzer | ... | Eva |
| Udo Samel | ... | Alexander |
| Silvia Fenz | ... | Costumer at the optician's |
| Robert Dietl | ||
| Elisabeth Rath | ... | Lehrerin |
| Georges Kern | ||
| Georg Friedrich | ... | Störungsdienst der Post |
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104 minCountry:
AustriaColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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First part of Michael Haneke's "Glaciation Trilogy" also including Benny's Video (1992) and 71 Fragmente einer Chronologie des Zufalls (1994). moreSoundtrack:
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This underapreciated and much unheard film deals with the life of a typical family that takes a dramatic turn in their history.
Scenes cut to black. There is little dialogue. But the scenes create an intense paranoia and huge sense of aprehension as you sit back wondering what is going to happen. Awesome directing technique in creating two different worlds. One that is everyday and normal, the other frightningly disturbing.
A hand reaches for a hammer, and chooses a different one. A man in a junk yard drives his car towards his daughter. The sound of a mother gasping for air. A fish tank is destroyed. All these scenes which are so simple (even some of them not seen) and so BRILLIANT that they convey a sense of a anxiety and horror even though there are actions of ordinary people.
I just saw this at a special screening of Austrian director Michael Haneke's work. They are showing a trilogy of his best work and I can't wait to see "Benny's video" and "71 Fragments of a chronology of Chance".
If you ever do hear of this film (THe seventh continent) DON'T MISS IT you will NEVER see another film like it.
Rating 8 out of 10.