The reader [videorecording] / Mirage Enterprises ; Neunte Babelsberg Film ; Weinstein Company ; produced by Donna Gigliotti, Anthony Minghella, Redmond Morris, Sydney Pollack ; screenplay by David Hare ; directed by Stephen Daldry.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 109535 | AllianceLanguage: English, French Summary language: English, Spanish Original language: engfre Publication details: Montreal : Alliance Vivafilm, 2009.Description: 1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 791.43/72 22
LOC classification:
  • PN1997.2 .R43 2009
Production credits:
  • Directors of photography, Roger Deakins, Chris Menges ; editor, Claire Simpson ; music, Nico Muhly.
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet.Summary: 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.
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Based on the book "Der Vorleser" by Bernhard Schlink.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.

Special features: deleted scenes; adapting a timeless masterpiece; a conversation with David Kross and Stephen Daldry; Kate Winslet o the art of aging Hanna Schmitz; a new voice: a look at composer Nico Muhly; coming to grips with the past: production designer Brigitte Broch; theatrical trailer.

Donated by Meaford Film Club.

Directors of photography, Roger Deakins, Chris Menges ; editor, Claire Simpson ; music, Nico Muhly.

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.

MPAA rating: R; for some scenes of sexuality and nudity.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital.

Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.

English or French dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English and French subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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