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1989 · 107 min · NR

The Seventh Continent

Directed by Michael Haneke · Drama

The Seventh Continent (1989) is a Drama film, directed by Michael Haneke set during the 1980s.

Themes of consumerism / capitalism and isolation play out through episodic chapters.

Cinematography
Anton Peschke
Cast
Birgit DollDieter BernerLeni TanzerSilvia FenzRobert DietlGeorg FriedrichUdo SamelElisabeth Rath

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismIsolation
Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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