The White Ribbon, Michael Haneke's latest, won itself a small army of admirers and a Palme D'Or in Cannes, and although anyone not lucky enough to have strolled la Croisette will have to wait until November to see it, it'll reward your patience.
Love him or hate him, Haneke is one of the most provocative and challenging filmmakers at work. He's also, quietly, one of the most versatile, switching from the postmodern tricks of Hidden, to his US remake of horror-thriller Funny Games and now to the crisp, Bergman-esque storytelling of The White Ribbon. Here's the new international trailer to give you a flavour of one of Haneke's finest.
Set in a small German village on the eve of the Great War, **The White Ribbon **charts a series of sinister and unexplained incidents that lead to brutal recrimination and tragedy. Beautifully shot in stark black and white, it's moving, complex and features some handy tips on cabbage cultivation.
The White Ribbon is out in the UK on November 13.