The White Ribbon is a 2009 black-and-white German-language film directed by Michael Haneke. Set in a small German village on the eve of World War I, it explores themes of authority, repression, and the roots of evil through the mysterious and unsettling events that unfold. The story revolves around children and families who experience a series of strange occurrences, hinting at the dark undercurrents in the seemingly peaceful village. The film is a critical examination of the societal and familial structures that may have contributed to the rise of fascism.

Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Leonie Benesch, Ulrich Tukur