Diabolique
A slow-burning, suspenseful descent into guilt and paranoia, with a chilling atmosphere and a famous twist that lingers.
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Caché
A quietly unsettling film that keeps you on edge, asking you to piece together clues and confront uncomfortable truths.
About 2005 film directed by Michael Haneke
Genres drama, thriller
Directed by Michael Haneke
Written by Michael Haneke
Starring Juliette Binoche, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, Annie Girardot, Daniel Auteuil, Aïssa Maïga, Daniel Duval, Bernard Le Coq, Mazarine Pingeot
Music Ralph Rieckermann
Runtime 117 min
Country Italy, Austria, France, Germany
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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