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Benny's Video

Benny's Video

19926.91h 50m

Overview

A 14-year-old video enthusiast obsessed with violent films decides to make one of his own and show it to his parents, with tragic results.

Directed by Michael Haneke
Written by Michael Haneke
Produced by Veit Heiduschka, Bernard Lang
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Top Cast

Arno Frisch

Arno Frisch

Benny

Angela Winkler

Angela Winkler

Anna, Benny's Mother

Ulrich Mühe

Ulrich Mühe

Georg, Benny's Father

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Stephanie Brehme

Evi, Benny's Sister

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Stefan Polasek

Ricci

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Ingrid Stassner

Girl

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Martin Schoendelin

Sales manager in videostore (uncredited)

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Christian Pundy

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Max Berner

Shelley Kästner

Shelley Kästner

Themes & Keywords

parent child relationshipbourgeoisieaustriatunesiaboys' choirwealthvideo storedeathvideotapeamateur footage

About Benny's Video

Benny's Video is a crime, drama film released in 1992 exploring themes of parent child relationship, bourgeoisie, austria, tunesia, boys' choir, wealth. Directed by Michael Haneke, it stars Arno Frisch, Angela Winkler, Ulrich Mühe. A 14-year-old video enthusiast obsessed with violent films decides to make one of his own and show it to his parents, with tragic results.

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