re: Top 5 Working Directors (Updated)

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wouldn't disagree on the tone, I think Haneke finds a sort of peace in his depictions of tragedy (at least outside of Funny Games) though. There'a something really human about the stories he tells (on that note, even Funny Games).

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I do agree. And I don't think he's downright cruel the way von Trier is. I think he actually wants nothing more than to punish his audience and his actors, while Haneke just wants to explore tragedy together. He has far more humanity, and his films don't come off as mean spirited.

But, man. after Amour... I'm just done. I can't watch his movies anymore. It's too emotionally devastating, and just so bleak. He doesn't delight in torturing his characters, but he does it anyway.