The Reader

The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.

Tagline

“Behind the mystery lies a truth that will make you question everything you know.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Stephen Daldry

Original Language

EN

What is The Reader about?

The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.

Who directed The Reader?

The Reader was directed by Stephen Daldry.

When was The Reader released?

The Reader was released on December 10, 2008.

How long is The Reader?

The Reader has a runtime of 2h 4m.

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