Lukas Miko

Haneke's articulate critique of the isolating effects of western society, the media and television in particular, is composed of an intricate series of unrelated scenes, culminating in an apparently motiveless act of violence.

The story of Maria Paradis, a gifted piano player, who lost her eyesight as a child. Desperate to cure their daughter, her parents entrust Maria to Dr. Franz Mesmer. Using his technique, Maria recovers her sight. But this miracle comes at a price.