In this book; Peter Brunette analyzes the theatrical releases of Austrian film director Michael Haneke; including The White Ribbon; winner of the 2009 Palme dOr at the Cannes Film Festival. Perhaps best known to U.S. audiences for Cacheacute;; The Piano Teacher; and his remake of his own disturbing Funny Games; Haneke has consistently challenged critics and film viewers to consider their own responsibility for what they watch when they seek to be "merely" entertained by such studio-produced Hollywood thrillers.Brunette highlights Hanekes brilliant use of uncompromising visual and aural techniques to express complex themes. His most recent films contain what has become his hallmark: a moment of violence or shock that is not intended to be exploitative; but that nevertheless goes beyond the conventional boundaries of most art cinema. Lauded for graphically revealing the powerful influence of contemporary media on social behavior; his films offer a chilling critique of contemporary consumer society. Brunette discusses Hanekes major releases in English; French; and German; including the film that first brought him to international attention; Bennys Video. The first full-length study of Hanekes work in any language; this book also includes an interview with the director that explores his motivations and methods.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Fun ReadBy PalmettoI was completely captivated by this story after only a few pages. I usually dont read fantasy. but everyone needs some fantasy occasionally in their life. and this one was a good choice. It could have easily been an episode of The Twilight Zone. which I loved.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Interesting Book from the Victorian EraBy Frank DaleThis is very much a work reflecting the period in which it was written. i.e. the Victorian Era and the British Empire. It was an enjoyable book (actually a collection of three connected short stories) containing a noble hero and dastardly villain. I read this book because I had seen the movie. "The Suicide Club" starring Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell. on Turner Classic Movies. and enjoyed the movie more than the book. which has less action and no romance. Nonetheless. the book reflects a maturity lacking in the movie. Characters on the heros side die. Prince Florizel. while a prime example of Victorian manhood. is a serious man. aware of his position and its responsibilities (quite unlike the movies Florizel). Enjoy the book for what it is. a trip to another era more honorable and certain of itself than ours.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. There are three stories. and I find the idea ...By Sylvia T. OwenThere are three stories. and I find the idea of a suicide club to be somewhat novel. Each story was a continuation of the previous story. I think I need to explore Robert Louis Stevenson a little more.
