A Frustratingly Great Film!

Rating: 8/10 (13 September 2014)

The White Ribbon is one of the most frustrating and antagonizing movies I have ever seen. But on the other hand, the film consists of sheer beauty from the story within and from the amazing black and white cinematography which adds authenticity to the film. This film moves at a snail-pace and is consequently devoid of thrilling action, but the story is very captivating and the lesson is simple: negative, authoritarian leadership will lead to negative, possibly devastating consequences.
Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke directs a film that takes place leading up the first World War. The location is a baron's land which consists of a doctor, schoolteacher, and so on. But one day, these mysterious events occur which results in injuries and even deaths of townsfolk. Now as they are trying to find answers, nothing can happen without drawing suspicion.
The acting is very good. Christian Friedel does a great job as the young teacher who is witnessing these events and is trying to find answers which is proving tough as he is trying to marry his prospective fiancée. I also have to mention Burghart KlauBner as the preacher. He was very tough and is a man you can't look down upon.
Overall, The White Ribbon is a serious look about the root of evil and it is known for depicting society and family life on the dark side. This film essentially shows the evils or we shall say the roots of Nazism and Fascism which would rise to power less than two decades after the events of this film. This film is the meaning of beauty, technically and story-wise, but is also a very frustrating film and it is very hard to watch due to the tepid place. But it is a case study on human society, so it's well worth watching. I rate this film 8/10.