The Reader
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Based on the book "Der Vorleser" by Bernhard Schlink.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.
Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet.
Post-WWII, Germany. Michael Berg is a teenager who becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from different works of literature. Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life, only this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives.
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital.
Contents: Vorleser.
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
not bad submitted by chowcy on August 6, 2012, 12:46pm I personally prefer the book, but this is not a bad film, as far as book-to-film adaptations go. There is, however, a lot more nudity than I'm comfortable with.
Ok submitted by leenajong on July 20, 2015, 8:57am Fine performance from Kate Winslet.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
English or French dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
PUBLISHED
Santa Monica, CA : Genius Products, 2009.
Year Published: 2009
Description: 1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Format: DVD
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Gigliotti, Donna.
Minghella, Anthony.
Morris, Redmond.
Pollack, Sydney, 1934-2008.
Hare, David, 1947-
Daldry, Stephen.
Fiennes, Ralph.
Winslet, Kate.
Schlink, Bernhard.
Mirage Enterprises.
Neunte Babelsberg Film (Firm)
Weinstein Company.
Genius Products, Inc.
SUBJECTS
World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany -- Drama.
Paramours -- Germany -- Drama.
Oral reading -- Drama.
Law students -- Germany -- Drama.
War crime trials -- Germany -- Drama.
Criminal behavior -- Germany -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Historical films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.