The Seventh Continent(1989)
Der siebente Kontinent
The Seventh Continent Synopsis
Chronicles three years of a middle-class family seemingly caught up in their daily routines, troubled only by minor incidents. Behind their apparent calm and repetitive existence, however, they're planning something much more sinister.
The Seventh Continent (1989) is a drama film directed by Michael Haneke, released on October 20, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer and Silvia Fenz. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 372 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Haneke
- Writers:
- Johanna Teicht, Michael Haneke
- Producers:
- Veit Heiduschka
- Cinematographer:
- Anton Peschke
- Production:
- Wega Film
- Status:
- Released
The Seventh Continent (1989) Trailer
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The Seventh Continent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Birgit Doll
as Anna Schober
Dieter Berner
as Georg Schober
Leni Tanzer
as Eva Schober
Silvia Fenz
as Optician Customer
Robert Dietl
as Georg's Superior
Georg Friedrich
as Fault Service of the Post Office
Udo Samel
as Alexander
- Elisabeth Rath
Elisabeth Rath
as Eva's Teacher
- Georges Kern
Georges Kern
as Bank Clerk
Meat Loaf
as Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
Jennifer Rush
as Self(archive footage) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Haneke, written by Johanna Teicht and Michael Haneke, produced by Veit Heiduschka.
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The Seventh Continent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 372 ratings.
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The Seventh Continent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Seventh Continent online?
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The Seventh Continent (1989) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Seventh Continent?
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The main cast of The Seventh Continent (1989) includes Birgit Doll, Dieter Berner, Leni Tanzer, Silvia Fenz and Robert Dietl. The film was directed by Michael Haneke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Seventh Continent released?
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The Seventh Continent was released on October 20, 1989 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Seventh Continent worth watching?
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The Seventh Continent (1989) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 372 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Seventh Continent?
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Yes. The official The Seventh Continent trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.