Film: Chilling and ice-cold, it’s Haneke light
Michael Haneke has the knack of establishing the social and political geography of his stories in a few deft strokes. This time, it’s the rarefied world of the French bourgeoisie
Happy End, directed by Michael Haneke, Nationwide, 15A Rating: ****
The Man Who Invented Christmas, directed by Bharat Nalluri, Nationwide, PG Rating: ***
Michael Haneke is not renowned for his sense of fun. The Austrian auteur, whose films include multi-award winning Caché, The White Ribbon and Amour, makes challenging dramas about how terrible people behave under terrible pressure in terrible situations. They are often masterpieces. So when a Haneke comes along with the ...
