The alienation of society in film: Restrospective shows Michael Haneke's movies

German-Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke polarizes. On the one hand, his films are loved and praised by a wide audience — and have won many awards, on the other hand, they also cause controversy. His most famous works include “The White Band”, “Amour” and “The Piano Teacher”. Melbourne Cinématèque is dedicating a retrospective to the now 83-year-old.

Michael Haneke's movie "Amour" has won numerous awards, under which the Palme d'Or in 2012. Credit: Umbrella Entertainment

We spoke with the co-curator of the retrospective, Dr. Adrian Danks, about Michael Haneke's films and vision. Danks is an associate professor of media and communications at RMIT University in Melbourne.

Michael Haneke's retrospective can be seen at ACMI in Melbourne from April 16 to 30.

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