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The Seventh Continent (1989)

★ 7.6Not Rated104 minDirector: Michael Haneke

1989 film

The Seventh Continent (German: Der siebente Kontinent) is a 1989 Austrian psychological drama film directed by Michael Haneke. It is Haneke's debut feature film. The film chronicles three years in the life of an Austrian family, which consists of Georg, an engineer; his wife Anna, an optometrist; and their young daughter, Eva. They lead a seemingly routine urban middle-class life, but are actually planning something sinister. The film was selected as the Austrian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

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What is The Seventh Continent about?
The Seventh Continent (1989) — A European family who plan on escaping to Australia, seem caught up in their daily routine, only troubled by minor incidents. However, behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, they are actually planning something sinister.
Is The Seventh Continent based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Seventh Continent scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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