Episode 288: Haneke’s Cinema of Discomfort- Cache and The White Ribbon

In this episode, we dive into the unsettling worlds crafted by
Michael Haneke, breaking down Caché (2005) and The White Ribbon
(2009). We explore how both films use ambiguity, surveillance,
and silence to unsettle audiences while revealing the hidden
violence beneath polite society. From the mysterious videotapes
in Caché to the chilling undercurrents of repression and cruelty
in The White Ribbon, we discuss Haneke’s critique of bourgeois
guilt, collective responsibility, and the roots of
authoritarianism. Along the way, we unpack the films’ visual
style, recurring themes, and the ways they challenge viewers to
confront uncomfortable truths rather than offering easy answers.





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