Haneke's films are always quiet in the front, and explosive in the back.

Samara 2022-03-24 09:03:49

I always like to watch Haneke's films,
although I always watch it with the intention of watching super boring films,
but he can always be bloody in the second half of the film.

Many boring films are far more shocking
than crime and action films.

"The Seventh Continent" tells the three-year life of a middle-class family from 1987 to 1989.
The male protagonist has been steadily promoted and increased in salary.
The female protagonist lives a step-by-step life,
getting up at the same time every morning,
eating the same breakfast, and
the position of the watch that he takes off at night remains unchanged,
like a set program. ,
immutable.
The only complaint is their daughter, who
occasionally pretends to be suddenly blind to get attention.

Suddenly one day, the
male protagonist quit his job (a job that many people dream of),
sold the car,
took out all the savings,
bought tools such as hammers, chainsaws, etc.,
and demolished the house at home with his wife and children. ,
First, clothes were torn, cut,
curtains torn,
vinyl tapes broken,
speakers smashed,
things in drawers smashed,
mirrors smashed,
fish that had been raised for many years, fish tanks smashed,
All the photos in the album were torn up,
the girl tore up all the paintings,
and then the money,
all the money was torn up and flushed into the toilet (it was not blocked), and
finally even the steel shovel was poured into the toilet...

why is that?
So much to say.

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The Seventh Continent quotes

  • Anna Schober: Four days ago, at the beginning of the month, Georg started in his new position. It took him a lot to get there. You might remember that when he first started, his new boss didn't like him at all. But now he's made it. He brought new inspiration to the department. So when his boss fell ill with an intestinal problem and was off sick more than at work, Georg was asked to take over the department provisionally. His boss is retiring soon anyway. Georg's appointment as head of department is just a formality now. You have every reason to be proud of your son. Alexander is much better. He went on a cruise to Scandinavia which did him a world of good. He sends his regards. Georg's senior boss Dr. Breitenfels is coming for dinner tonight. This is our way of thanking him for his party two weeks ago where Georg's new position was unofficially confirmed. His boss is a real gourmet, so I'll have to cook something extra special. I'll try your stuffed duck recipe, Mother. Wish me luck.

  • Anna Schober: Have you gone mad?

    Evi Schober: Have you gone mad? Why?

    Anna Schober: Why? How come you say you're blind? Are you mad?

    Evi Schober: I didn't.

    Anna Schober: You didn't? Your teacher made it up? Answer me.

    Evi Schober: I never said that.

    Anna Schober: Look at me. Come on, tell me, did you pretend to be blind? Come on, tell me. I just want to know the truth. Come on. Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. Is it true? Did you pretend to be blind?

    Evi Schober: Yes.

    [Anna slaps Evi in the face]