It's because I am a coward. At school, when there were fights, I'd run away. I have always been scared of physical violence. Perhaps that's the reason. But it also angers me to see gratuitous violence, wrapped up like chewing gum to be consumed. It's irritating; it's cynical.
"Michael Haneke" is an Austrian film director and screenwriter best known for films such as Caché (film)/Caché, Funny Games (1997 film)/Funny Games, The White Ribbon and Amour (2012 film)/Amour. His films often document the discontent and estrangement experienced by individuals in modern society. Haneke has worked in television‚ theatre and Film/cinema. He is also known for raising social issues in his work. Besides working as a filmmaker he also teaches directing at the Filmacademy Vienna/Film Academy Vienna.
More Michael Haneke on Wikipedia.I wanted to confront someone with something he had done as a child. That was the general idea, guilt and consequences. Then I wanted to make a film with Daniel Auteuil. And the third thing, I saw a documentary about the 1961 massacre. I was stunned that in a country like France it could be buried for so long.
Most modern American films are revolting. They are pro-Bush propaganda of the worst kind, using the same techniques of persuasion that the Nazis used.
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