Review of Benny's Video (1992) by Brian Z — 06 Apr 2008

I remember watching this film in the early 90s and being absolutely riveted. Years later, I still find this to be my favorite of Haneke's films. All of the characters are so cold and unfeeling and their interactions with each other are, while scary and upsetting, still very typical. Perhaps it's time for Haneke to make an American version (a la his 2008 'Funny Games') and set in Manhattan.

I can't even begin to describe the chills I get when I watch Benny's video footage of Egypt. Especially the scene of his mother in the bathroom.