«The film examines the issue of the conditions that lead to terrorism. To do this it employs Germany's past, which, I would like to emphasize, is only an example.»

At the opening ceremony of the San Sebastián Film Festival, Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon will receive the FIPRESCI Grand Prix 2009 for the Best film of the year. The Grand Prix distinguishes a film from the current season for its overall artistic quality. The White Ribbon, Palme d'or winner 2009,  was chosen by 223 critics throughout the world.

Michael Haneke's disturbing historical drama The White Ribbon won the three top prizes at the European Film Awards 2009, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter.

«Niemand macht sich darüber Gedanken, dass Licht immer noch ein großes Geheimnis, etwas Magisches ist.» Ein Gespräch mit dem vielfach für seine Kameraarbeit für Das weiße Band ausgezeichneten Kameramann Christian Berger.

The 14^th International Film Festival LES ARCS (December 10 to 17) dedicates this year’s focus to Austrian filmmaking with

• feature and short films from Austria in the Competition and the other festival sections
• new projects from Austria in the Industry Village
• with a strong presence of filmmakers from Austria in a compact and targeted European network meeting for production and exploitation