The Seventh Continent (1989)
1h 47m
Running Time
October 20, 1989Release Date
The Seventh Continent (1989)
1h 47m
Running Time
October 20, 1989Release Date

Plot.
Chronicles three years of a middle class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, only troubled by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence however, they are actually planning something sinister.
Where to Watch.

Currently The Seventh Continent is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Birgit Doll
Anna Schober

Dieter Berner
Georg Schober

Leni Tanzer
Eva Schober

Silvia Fenz
Optician Customer

Robert Dietl
Georg's Superior

Georg Friedrich
Fault Service of the Post Office

Udo Samel
Alexander

Elisabeth Rath
Eva's Teacher

Georges Kern
Bank Clerk

Michael Haneke
Director / Screenplay

Meat Loaf
Self

Alban Berg
Music

Veit Heiduschka
Producer

Marie Homolkova
Editor

Johanna Teicht
Screenplay

Anton Peschke
Director of Photography

Hanuš Polak jr.
Assistant Director

Gebhard Zupan
Production Manager

Rudolf Czettel
Art Direction / Production Design

Eduard Hofmann
Sound Assistant

Herbert Giesser
Sound Mixer

Willi Kluth
Sound Effects

Karl Schlifelner
Sound Designer

Ema Balada
Assistant Editor

Ernst Dummer
Makeup Artist

Anna Georgiades
Costume Design
Media.








Details.
Release DateOctober 20, 1989
Original NameDer siebente Kontinent
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 47m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
materialism
industrial society
mass suicide
destruction
meaningless existence
postmodernism
based on a true story
dysfunctional family
misanthrophy
1980s
self destructiveness
nihilism
boredom
modernity
family's daily life
middle class
car wash
quitting a job
optometrist
bleak
urban horror
urban malaise
daily routine
Wiki.
The Seventh Continent (German: Der siebente Kontinent) is a 1989 Austrian psychological horror 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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