Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director . Where to Watch
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The film follows , who in 1958 West Germany begins a secret affair with Hanna Schmitz , a woman twice his age for whom he reads classic literature. Years later, while studying law, Michael discovers Hanna is on trial for her actions as a Nazi concentration camp guard. He realizes that her shame regarding her illiteracy leads her to accept a harsh sentence, rather than admit to it. Cast & Key Information Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture
(2008) is a romantic drama directed by Stephen Daldry and based on the novel by Bernhard Schlink . The film explores themes of guilt and moral complexities in post-war Germany. Movie Summary Years later, while studying law, Michael discovers Hanna
Played by Kate Winslet , who won the Academy Award for Best Actress .
Portrayed by David Kross (teenager) and Ralph Fiennes (adult).