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THE READER opens in post-WWII 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 haunting story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another.
Original Release
01/02/2008
US Release
12/10/2008
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Ralph Fiennes | Michael Berg |
Jeanette Hain | Brigitte |
David Kross | Young Michael Berg |
Kate Winslet | Hanna Schmitz |
Susanne Lothar | Carla Berg |
Alissa Wilms | Emily Berg |
Florian Bartholomai | Thomas Berg |
Friederike Becht | Angela Berg |
Matthias Habich | Peter Berg |
Frieder Venus | Doctor |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ralph Fiennes | Michael Berg |
Jeanette Hain | Brigitte |
David Kross | Young Michael Berg |
Kate Winslet | Hanna Schmitz |
Susanne Lothar | Carla Berg |
Alissa Wilms | Emily Berg |
Florian Bartholomai | Thomas Berg |
Friederike Becht | Angela Berg |
Matthias Habich | Peter Berg |
Frieder Venus | Doctor |
Marie-Anne Fliegel | Hanna's Neighbour |
Hendrik Arnst | Woodyard Worker |
Rainer Sellien | Teacher |
Torsten Michaelis | Sports Master |
Moritz Grove | Holger |
Joachim Tomaschewsky | Stamp Dealer |
Barbara Philipp | Waitress |
Hans Hohlbein | Clerk |
Jürgen Tarrach | Gerhard Bade |
Kirsten Block | Female Judge |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jason Blum | Executive Producer |
Bob Weinstein | Executive Producer |
Harvey Weinstein | Executive Producer |
Christoph Fisser | Producer |
Donna Gigliotti | Producer |
Tarik Karam | Producer |
Anthony Minghella | Producer |
Henning Molfenter | Producer |
Redmond Morris | Producer |
Arno Neubauer | Producer |
Sydney Pollack | Producer |
Marianna Rowinska | Producer |
Sabine Schenk | Producer |
Michael Simon de Normier | Producer |
Nora Skinner | Producer |
Marieke Spencer | Producer |
Charlie Woebcken | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2009 | Oscar | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Nominated |
2009 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
2009 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated |
2009 | Oscar | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Nominated |
2009 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
2009 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
2009 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Won |
2009 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
2009 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |