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Our Take (by Safaa Sultan)

Beginning with a great opening shot of townhouse on a side street in Paris, only ti discovers that the shot is actually from a video sent to Anne and Georges Laurent (Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil). The married couple who live in that house have no idea who sent the video. More videos appear and events unfold. I can’t say much more about this film without ruining it, it’s definitely one of those films better enjoyed if you go into it not knowing a lot. Directed by Michael Haneke who won the Cannes Best Director Award for it.

Notable Critics

"To some degree, Hidden is a cat-and-mouse thriller, the only problem being that mouse and cat insist on swapping roles."

— Anthony Lane

"This is my favorite kind of movie -- one that allows you to watch it. Indeed, insists that you watch it, that you meet it at least half-way."

— Jim Emerson

Synopsis

George, host of a television show focusing on literature, receives videos shot on the sly that feature his family, along with disturbing drawings that are difficult to interpret. He has no idea who has made and sent him the videos. Progressively, the contents of the videos become more personal, indicating that the sender has known George for a long time.

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Safaa Sultan

Safaa Sultan is a contributing writer at A Good Movie to Watch, reviewing films and shows across the major streaming services.