Michael DVD

A protege of Michael Haneke, Markus Schleinzer's 'Michael' is a triumph of uneasy cinema. With an unorthodox level of restraint, the director tells the story of a dull office drone who keeps a kidnapped young boy locked in his house. Despite its subversive edge, 'Michael' successfully drains the shock out of a frightening premise and instead delivers a keen observational thriller. From its opening minutes, 'Michael' reveals its alarming plot with a patient, naturalistic atmosphere.

Special Features
Interview With Director Markus Schleinzer, Theatrical Trailer