One of the most stunning films anyone could wish to see. Yet I hope to never watch it again. It presents an encompassing darkness that may prove difficult to shake after viewing. "White Ribbon" focuses on the brutality adults can inflict upon children. Boorish fathers dominate passive mothers, beating their progeny frequently. The abuse depicted is emotional, physical, spiritual, and sexual. Not one child in the cast is spared from the ferocity. The film, set in 1910's rural Germany is presented as a foreshadowing of the sea change wrought by the Third Reich in decades to come. It is fascinating to watch and to contemplate, but viewer discretion is strongly advised.
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