Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 4m 13s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (1m 43s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:45:12 - 00:46:30] Brief scene implying sexual abuse of a child, no explicit nudity.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:22:45 - 01:23:10] Discussion of sexual misconduct, no visuals.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:12:30 - 00:12:45] Adults drinking alcohol in a social setting.
Violence: 🔴 80/100 (2m 10s)
- 🔴 90/100 [00:20:15 - 00:21:00] A man is violently whipped as punishment.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:35:40 - 00:36:20] A child is found injured, implied to be a victim of violence.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:10:30 - 01:11:15] A barn is set on fire, animals are harmed.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (5s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:55:20 - 00:55:25] Mild profanity used in a tense conversation.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'Das weiße Band – Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte'?
A: The movie is set in a small German village on the eve of World War I and follows a series of mysterious and violent events that unsettle the community. The story is narrated by the village schoolteacher, who reflects on the disturbing behavior of the children and adults in the village, hinting at the roots of fascism and authoritarianism.
A: The movie is set in a small German village on the eve of World War I and follows a series of mysterious and violent events that unsettle the community. The story is narrated by the village schoolteacher, who reflects on the disturbing behavior of the children and adults in the village, hinting at the roots of fascism and authoritarianism.
Q: Who directed 'Das weiße Band – Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte'?
A: The movie was directed by Michael Haneke, an Austrian filmmaker known for his provocative and thought-provoking films.
A: The movie was directed by Michael Haneke, an Austrian filmmaker known for his provocative and thought-provoking films.
Q: What awards did 'Das weiße Band – Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte' win?
A: The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and received numerous other accolades, including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and an Academy Award nomination in the same category.
A: The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and received numerous other accolades, including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and an Academy Award nomination in the same category.
Q: What is the significance of the white ribbon in the movie?
A: The white ribbon is a symbol of purity and innocence, which the children in the film are forced to wear as a reminder of their moral obligations. However, the ribbon becomes ironic as the children exhibit increasingly disturbing behavior, suggesting the corruption of innocence.
A: The white ribbon is a symbol of purity and innocence, which the children in the film are forced to wear as a reminder of their moral obligations. However, the ribbon becomes ironic as the children exhibit increasingly disturbing behavior, suggesting the corruption of innocence.
Q: How does the film explore themes of authority and discipline?
A: The film examines the rigid and often cruel structures of authority in the village, particularly within families and institutions like the church and school. It suggests that such oppressive discipline may contribute to the later rise of fascism in Germany.
A: The film examines the rigid and often cruel structures of authority in the village, particularly within families and institutions like the church and school. It suggests that such oppressive discipline may contribute to the later rise of fascism in Germany.
