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The Seventh Continent

Original title: Der siebente Kontinent
  • 1989
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 48m
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7.6/10
18K
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The Seventh Continent (1989)
A European family who plan on escaping to Australia, seem caught up in their daily routine, only troubled by minor incidents. However, behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, they are actually planning something sinister.
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The daily routines of a seemingly ordinary Austrian family begin to take on a sinister complexion.The daily routines of a seemingly ordinary Austrian family begin to take on a sinister complexion.The daily routines of a seemingly ordinary Austrian family begin to take on a sinister complexion.

  • Director
    • Michael Haneke
  • Writers
    • Michael Haneke
    • Johanna Teicht
  • Stars
    • Birgit Doll
    • Dieter Berner
    • Leni Tanzer
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    18K
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    • Director
      • Michael Haneke
    • Writers
      • Michael Haneke
      • Johanna Teicht
    • Stars
      • Birgit Doll
      • Dieter Berner
      • Leni Tanzer
    • 69User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Birgit Doll
    • Anna Schober
    Dieter Berner
    Dieter Berner
    • Georg Schober
    Leni Tanzer
    • Evi Schober
    Udo Samel
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    • Alexander
    Silvia Fenz
    • Optiker Kundin
    Robert Dietl
    Robert Dietl
    Elisabeth Rath
    • Lehrerin
    Georges Kern
    Georg Friedrich
    Georg Friedrich
    • Störungsdienst der Post
    Meat Loaf
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    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Jennifer Rush
    Jennifer Rush
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    • (archive footage)
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    • Director
      • Michael Haneke
    • Writers
      • Michael Haneke
      • Johanna Teicht
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    • Trivia
      Based on real events.
    • Quotes

      Georg Schober: We have to cancel the newspaper subscription

      Anna Schober: Mhm

    • Connections
      Featured in Selección TCM: Michael Haneke (2012)
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    agonizingly depressing

    One of the most chilling movies I have ever seen, the idea for this film was reportedly sparked by real events in Austria. Similar to "Safe" in its depiction of modern anomie, but more powerful. The director is much more sympathetic to the characters than Todd Haynes was in his film.
    • dshoham
    • Jun 25, 2000
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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1992 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • Austria
    • Languages
      • German
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der siebente Kontinent
    • Filming locations
      • Austria
    • Production company
      • Wega Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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