The Reader, directed by Stephen Daldry, opens in post World War 2 Germany when 16-year-old Michael is helped home by Hanna an older woman when he becomes ill. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and looks for Hanna to thank her. Soon the two embark upon a secretive and passionate affair but despite their deep bond, one day Hanna abruptly moves leaving Michael feeling confused and heartbroken. Years later when Michael is observing a trial in Germany as a law student, he is shocked to see that it is Hanna facing trial. Suddenly, it all clicks into place as Michael... learns of her horrific past, which impacts upon both of their lives but that's not the only secret Hanna is trying to hide. This is a beautifully haunting film about secrets, love and the examination of German conscience. Director Stephen Daldry brings another literary classic to the screen with this adaptation of a novel by Bernhard Schlink and starring Kate Winslet. [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial.
Drama starring Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet (in a BAFTA, Golden Globe and Oscar-winning performance), based on the novel by Bernard Schlink. Set in post World War II Germany, the story revolves around a teenage boy Michael Berg (David Kross) who falls ill with scarlet fever and is helped home by Hanna (Winslet), a stranger twice his age. When Michael recovers, he tracks Hanna down in order to thank her for her kindness. Despite their age difference, the two embark on an intense and secret affair that is based largely on Michael reading aloud to Hanna, until Hanna suddenly and mysteriously disappears one day, leaving Michael confused and heartbroken. Several years later, when Michael (Fiennes) is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he comes across Hanna again - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a secret that profoundly affects both their lives.
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