Funny Games Page #2

Synopsis: Two seemingly well-educated young men, who call each other Paul and Peter among other names, approach a family on vacation. They are, apparently, friends of the neighbors, and, at the beginning, their true intentions are not known, but soon, the family is imprisoned and tortured in its own house violently, which the viewers are forced mostly to imagine and to share a certain complicity with the criminals. It might be some kind of game with the lives of husband, wife, son, and dog, but why are they doing it?
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director(s): Michael Haneke
Production: Attitude Films
  4 wins & 6 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.6
Metacritic:
69
Rotten Tomatoes:
64%
NOT RATED
Year:
1997
108 min
4,197 Views


Okay. Do as you see fit.

- Bye.

- Good-bye.

Excuse me?

Stop it! Rolfi!

Excuse me!

Off you go!

Get lost!

I mean now!

I'm sorry. He's completely harmless.

- He just wants to have a game.

- Funny game.

Did he hurt you?

Peter's just afraid of dogs.

- I'm sorry.

- Me too.

He jumped up on me.

I'm sorry about that.

Well.

Shall I lock him in so you can leave?

- No need.

- I can tell my husband to -

There's really no need, thanks.

It's my fault.

I quite forgot the dog.

Otherwise, I'd have come to fetch the...

Oh! What a wonderful kit!

Gallaway, isn't it?

It's fantastic.

May I?

We hardly stand a chance for tomorrow!

Good clubs don't make good golfers.

That's true, yes.

Would it be cheeky of me

to ask if I can try it just once?

Right now, outside?

Please! Okay?

From the lawn out to the lake, okay?

- If it makes you happy. I -

- Thanks.

Excuse me.

He loves golf!

- We both do.

- Sorry?

Both of us. We both love golf.

Rolfi!

Stop it!

Rolfi!

Be quiet now!

What's up?

I don't know,

probably it's too hot for him too.

I'll go and see.

Brilliant!

Like the difference

between day and night.

Thanks very much.

You're welcome.

Where's Tom?

- Who?

- Did you give him the eggs?

Sorry?

The driver is absolutely top-class.

You must try it.

Listen, young man.

I don't know what game you're playing,

but I'm not going to join in.

Will you go now, please?

What game?

Sorry, madam, but I don't understand

why you're suddenly so unfriendly.

Have Tom or I

done anything to annoy you?

Please, would you leave?

Did you behave badly while I was outside?

Was he cheeky?

- Did he say anything -

- That's enough.

I asked you to leave, so...

please go.

Okay.

I don't understand what's upset you so,

but if you insist...

Fine.

Give the eggs to Tom

and we won't bother you again.

I'm sorry?

Of course we'll be telling Eva and Fred.

Honestly, I've never experienced

anything like it before.

What about you, Tom?

May we have the eggs now, please?

I told you to leave!

Did I do something wrong...

Now just get out of here, you...

Is the dog with you?

What's going on?

- Get them out!

- Good to see you, Mr. Schober.

You are Mr. Schober, right?

Fred, I mean, Mr. Berlinger told me.

What?

What's the matter?

- Throw him out!

- Your wife's mistaken.

I'm very glad you're here.

I'm sure you can clarify

the misunderstanding.

- Daddy, I can't -

- Please, Georg!

It's outrageous!

Can I explain how this

misunderstanding arose?

Mrs. Berlinger sent me over

to fetch some eggs.

So what? And then?

Your wife gave the eggs to Peter,

but he smashed them.

Yes. And she gave me

four more eggs, but...

then the dog jumped up on me...

and now...

But it was a 12-pack,

and you're shopping Monday anyway...

We just want the eggs,

that's all.

Can you tell me what's going on?

Give them the eggs.

Hold on!

Can you wait a moment?

- Can I take them?

- Just a moment.

What's going on?

It can't just be about these ridiculous eggs.

Why this rage?

I'm not justifying myself to these...

I asked you to throw them out.

I must have my reasons.

Do as you wish.

For me, the subject is closed.

Anna?

Would you please leave?

My wife doesn't feel well.

I can't act as arbitrator in a matter

I don't know anything about.

Please, would you leave?

What is it?

If you don't mind?

So give them to him!

What's going on?

Nothing's going on.

She gave him the eggs,

the dog jumped on him, he smashed them.

He wants more.

Is it so complicated?

What kind of tone is that supposed to be?

Watch I don't smash your balls as well!

Now get out! Right now!

Is it broken?

Be good, now.

Behave yourself!

Be nice!

I don't want to hurt you,

but behave yourself!

Please stay where you are.

Please stay there!

- He hit me in the face.

- Yes. He started it.

You can help him if you want,

but no messing about.

- Bring him a chair.

- My knee!

- He should take off his pants and sit down.

- A chair!

Peter studies medicine. He'll fix it.

Take off your pants, please.

If you won't let me see your wound,

I can't help you.

Sorry I hurt you,

but you left me no choice,

you must admit.

Be reasonable, Mr. Schober.

Let him look at your leg.

He's sure to be able to help.

Will you leave please?

Please!

This won't get us anywhere.

You must let him help you.

You haven't any choice.

You're a ship's captain, sir.

You know that on board ship,

the Captain's word is final.

So, what do you want to do, sir?

Do you want to call someone?

An ambulance?

Or the police?

Go on! I won't stop you.

Nor will Tom.

That's a promise!

Right?

What are you waiting for?

He dropped the mobile in the water.

Why are you doing this?

Why not?

Okay, then, another game.

A guessing game.

What's this?

A golf ball.

Exactly, sir, a golf ball.

And why do I have it here in my pocket?

The lady knows.

Because...

Well?

Well?

- Because you didn't hit it.

- Exactly!

And why didn't I hit it?

Because you were stopped.

Exactly.

And because I had to test

the club another way.

Where is he?

Cold.

Cold.

Colder.

Cold.

Warmer.

Warmer.

Hotter.

Cold.

Really cold.

Warmer, hotter, boiling!

Would you kindly get me

some food from the kitchen?

Would it be possible?

Bananas or something like that.

And don't think of picking up

a knife or something.

I'd be sorry if you did.

For your sake.

The sun's coming out again.

Very kind of you. Thank you.

Hello! Sweetie!

Where are you?

Come on down!

We're both thinking the same, aren't we?

We saw your boat!

Hello, Gerda!

Hello, Robert!

How long have you been here?

Not long.

We're still unpacking.

How long are you staying?

A week or two.

We're not sure yet.

Great!

- Hello, darling, lovely to see you.

- Hello.

Have you met my sister?

No! Pleased to meet you!

Hello, Robert!

- Everything okay?

- Of course.

This is Paul.

He's living with our neighbors.

- Hello, Paul!

- Hello, pleased to meet you!

Are you cold?

No, I have eczema.

You should go swimming.

The water here does wonders for you.

Thank you for the tip.

Hello.

How's Georg?

Very well, thank you!

So where is he?

He pulled a muscle putting the mast up.

So he's lying down.

That's a real shame.

That's the result of doing

everything yourself.

Robert wouldn't dream of putting our boat

in the water on his own, right?

Tell your beloved to pull

himself together.

We barbecue nearly every night.

We can't do without him.

I'll tell him!

I mean it. As soon as he's better,

come and see us right away.

Robert's son is here with his girlfriend.

He'll like her.

Right then.

Have a good time, darling.

If the wind doesn't change, bring the car.

The weather forecast says wind.

For tomorrow.

- I said to Robert we'd get nowhere.

- Where are you moored?

What?

Oh! Over there,

behind the headland.

But on the other side.

- The wooden house covered in ivy?

- That's it.

- It looks very pretty.

- Indeed it is, young man.

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Michael Haneke

Michael Haneke is an Austrian film director and screenwriter best known for films such as Funny Games, Caché, The White Ribbon and Amour. more…

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