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Synopsis: THE READER opens in post-war Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director(s): Stephen Daldry
Production: The Weinstein Co./MGM
  Won 1 Oscar. Another 25 wins & 47 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.6
Metacritic:
58
Rotten Tomatoes:
62%
R
Year:
2008
124 min
$34,111,418
Website
2,424 Views


The Odyssey.

Take out your books.

Everyone believes Homer's subject

is homecoming.

In fact, The Odyssey

is about a journey.

Home is a place you dream of.

Berg, I don't mean to distract you,

but you're studying Homer,

not Sophie.

It's wonderful.

Wonderful.

It's going to be a great summer.

- Why do you leave early?

- He always leaves early.

- Do you have somewhere to go?

- See you tomorrow.

I'm sorry I'm late.

I got held up at school.

I've got a new book.

The Lady with the Little Dog.

By Anton Chekhov.

"The talk was that a new face

had appeared on the promenade".

"A lady with a little dog".

Schmitz, one moment, please.

I read the reports on you.

Every single one excellent.

You'll be working in the office.

You got promoted.

Congratulations.

Let's get out of here!

Come on.

Michael, we're leaving, let's go.

Michael.

It's meant to be a surprise,

for your birthday.

- Come on.

- What's the matter?

- I'm sorry, really.

- We thought you'd like it.

We've got beer!

We're going to dance!

I promised someone.

Michael, please!

"Here and there the reflection

of the stars and the lights"

"on the bank quivered and trembled".

- Oh, kid, kid...

- What?

Stop.

What's wrong now?

Nothing's wrong.

Nothing.

You know,

you never ask.

You never bother to ask how I am!

You never say.

It just happens to be my birthday.

It's my birthday, that's all.

You've never even asked when it is.

If you want a fight, kid...

No, I don't want a fight!

What's wrong with you?

What business is it of yours?

It's always on your terms,

everything.

We do what you want.

Always what you want.

My friends were giving me a party.

Why are you here then?

Go back to your party.

Is that what you want?

It's always me

that has to apologize.

You don't have to apologize.

No one has to apologize.

War and Peace, kid.

Now you must go back

to your friends.

Are you all right?

It's him.

Good.

Get the boy something to eat.

I think we all knew

you'd come back to us eventually.

Mr. Berg?

It is eight o'clock.

Your daughter.

Thank you.

Julia.

I've not kept you waiting?

I was early.

Welcome back!

So,

how will you decide?

I don't know.

I'm happy back in Berlin, I suppose.

You've seen your mother?

I wanted to get away, that's all.

It was Paris, but it could

have been anywhere.

Away from your parents.

I'm aware I was difficult.

I wasn't always open with you.

I'm not open with anyone.

I knew you were distant.

You know,

I always assumed it was my fault.

Julia,

how wrong can you be?

- I'll see you very soon?

- I'll see you soon.

- Good night, dad.

- Good night, Julia.

Those in the special seminar group,

please stay on in this room.

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David Hare

Sir David Hare Born5 June 1947 (age 70) St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, East Sussex OccupationPlaywright, screenwriter, director EducationMA (Cantab.), English Literature Alma materLancing College Jesus College, Cambridge Notable worksThe Judas Kiss Plenty Pravda The Absence of War Licking Hitler Skylight Strapless The Blue Room Stuff Happens Notable awardsBAFTA, Golden Bear, Olivier Award SpouseNicole Farhi Sir David Hare (born 5 June 1947) is an English playwright, screenwriter and theatre and film director. Best known for his stage work, Hare has also enjoyed great success with films, receiving two Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay for writing. more…

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