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7.6
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Johan Larsson
rated 6

Hade potential att bli riktigt bra med Kates fantastiska insats, en intressant story och bra cinematografi. Men den konstiga inledningen av relationen, alldeles för mycket fokus på sex tillsammans med ett av de sämsta sluten jag sett, gör att film...

2 years ago
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Engin Abdulovski
rated 6

Kedelig i starten men bliver mere interessant.

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Stephen Daldry
Director
Martin Brambach
As Remand Prison Guard #1
Ralph Fiennes
As Michael Berg
Bruno Ganz
As Professor Rohl
Carmen-Maja Antoni
As Prison Librarian
Kate Winslet
As Hanna Schmitz
Jeanette Hain
As Brigitte
Matthias Habich
As Peter Berg

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The Reader is a powerful and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of human relationships, morality, and the weight of the past. Set in post-World War II Germany, the story follows Michael Berg, a young man who begins an affair with Hanna Schmitz, a woman twice his age who has a dark secret. As their relationship deepens, Michael discovers that Hanna is illiterate and may be hiding a dangerous truth about her past. Years later, as a law student observing a trial of former SS guards accused of war crimes, Michael is shocked to see Hanna as one of the defendants. Despite her denials, it becomes clear that she played a role in the deaths of hundreds of Jewish women and children during a tragic church fire. As Michael grapples with his own moral obligations and confronts Hanna about her past, he learns that she has been keeping secrets not only from him but also from herself. The film raises important questions about accountability for crimes committed during times of war and conflict while also highlighting personal responsibilities to those involved in such acts. Through its portrayal of complicated interpersonal dynamics ,the movie effectively explores how our lives can be influenced by things we cannot fully comprehend or understand . The Reader's accomplished actors do an outstanding job conveying their characters' inner conflicts through flawless performances contributed by top-notch performers like Kate Winslet (Hanna) and David Kross (Younger Michael). Thanks to [director Stephen Daldry'stimetouch], each scene has its own distinct style without feeling disconnected from what comes before or after it - all combining seamlessly into one mesmerizing whole thanks largely due tuthe beautiful imagery captured by cinematographer Chris Menges'. There are few movies out there today which will leave viewers feeling challenged yet inspired; however imperfectly put together they may sometimes appear at first glance - ultimately delivering something truly worthwhile watching despite occasional shortcomings here or there along the way!

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Reader include Ruby Sparks, No Reservations, The Time Traveler's Wife, Atonement, The Ultimate Gift, About Time.

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The Reader was released in theaters on January 30, 2009.