When well-being is merely an illusion, and behind the facade of success lie alienation and fatigue, all that remains is to watch the illusions crumble. Michael Haneke's film is a sarcastic and subtle portrait of a family where being sincere is allowed only for children and the dying. An expressive, sharp, and merciless look at the life of a bourgeois European family - this is how one can describe the work of Michael Haneke, one of the most uncompromising directors of our time. His 2017 film shows how emptiness can hide behind familiar rituals, and indifference can lurk behind polite phrases. The story unfolds within the walls of a spacious house, where a seemingly prosperous family lives. But behind the perfect facade lies fatigue, detachment, and a complete lack of understanding. Here, no one speaks directly, no one listens, and everyone is only occupied with themselves. At the center of the action is 13-year-old Eva and her grandfather, who are still allowed to feel and express emotions. The other characters seem to play at life, having no real interest in it. The film is shot in Haneke's characteristic manner: long static shots, minimal musical accompaniment, a sense of slight awkwardness that builds with each scene. But it is in this style that true drama is born - without tearing, without shouting, but with icy precision. Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Franz Rogowski, and Mathieu Kassovitz embody characters that are both frightening and evoke sympathy. Watching this film is an experience for the attentive viewer who appreciates artistic expression and is not afraid to confront uncomfortable questions. This is not a film for entertainment, but rather an invitation to an internal dialogue: about honesty, loneliness, indifference, and attempts to maintain a human face in a world where everything gradually loses its meaning. Ideas on where to go in Yekaterinburg are gathered on our website.