The Reader (Der Vorleser) is a 1995 novel by German law professor, judge, and detective novelist Bernhard Schlink. (English translation by Carol Brown Janeway). The novel was adapted for the film by English playwright, Sir David Hare.
The Reader is in English with the actors speaking with German accents. In an interview, David Hare (screenwriter) reveals that they used a dialect coach (William Conacher) to direct the English actors. German-born David Kross, who plays young Michael Berg, actually had to learn English to play the part.
Most of the story is set in Heidelberg, Germany. The trial takes place in Frankfurt.
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- How long is The Reader?2 hours and 4 minutes
- When was The Reader released?January 30, 2009
- What is the IMDb rating of The Reader?7.6 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Reader?Michael Berg, Brigitte, Hanna Schmitz, Carla Berg, Emily Berg, Thomas Berg, Angela Berg, Teacher, Holger, Gerhard Bade, and others
- What is the plot of The Reader?Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial.
- What was the budget for The Reader?$32 million
- How much did The Reader earn at the worldwide box office?$109 million
- How much did The Reader earn at the US box office?$34.2 million
- What is The Reader rated?R
- What genre is The Reader?Drama, Mystery, and Romance
- How many awards has The Reader won?26 awards
- How many awards has The Reader been nominated for?74 nominations
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