What You Don't See

Was du nicht siehst

Germany, Austria

2009

89 Min

Color

2.35:1

German, French

Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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PROD Joachim Ortmanns, Georg Steinert

CAST Ludwig Trepte, Frederick Lau, Alice Dwyer, Bibiana Beglau, Andreas Patton, Bernhard Baron Boneberg

Still reeling from his father’s death and struggling to reconnect with his mother (Bibiana Beglau), 17-year-old Anton (Ludwig Trepte) finds kindred spirits in the seductive Katja (Alice Dwyer) and her impulsive boyfriend, David (Frederick Lau), in this tense psychological drama. The newfound friendship exposes a startling secret about the couple, but it also turns Anton’s summer vacation into an unforgettable coming-of-age experience.

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Peter

16Jun12

Similar in tone to Haneke's "Austrian School" of unnerving filmaking, the film succeeds in creating a pervasive unease throughout, primarily driven by impressive performances by the young cast and the lush landscape photography. Ultimately not quite as effective or disturbing as Ozon's "See the Sea", but a worthwhile contender in the realm of psychological thrillers nonetheless.

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Westley

31Mar12

This is a seriously creepy little film. It's like a Freudian nightmare. A sense of dread permeates nearly every scene. The film seems influenced by films from Tarkovski, Von Trier, Haneke, and Polanski; however, it is also unique enough to feel fresh. I think Wolfgang Fischer is a promising new director to watch.

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Peter

26May12

You've sold me. I need to check this out. To return the favor, I might suggest a German film called Gun Shy. Sort of a Haneke lite...
Westley

26May12

Thanks. I'll add Gun Shy to my to-watch list.