CACHÉ : MICHAEL HANEKE

This french film Caché was directed by Michael Haneke in 2005. It entails a story of a family being blackmailed by survaillence cameras of them in their private home, as well as disturbing child like drawings. Throughout the film, Georges and Anne (husband and wife) are concerned and disturbed of these messages and are trying to solve the mystery themselves. In the beginning, Georges and Anne seem to be working together on the same page each time they discover a new tape at their doorstep. They talk to each other and are honest. Anne suggests getting the police or a private detective involved, and Georges overrides her opinions and suggestions every time. As time goes on, Anne seems to have less and less of a say in this situation and Georges almost takes it upon himself to solve this mystery. As more unfolds, Georges seems to have more secrets of from his past than Anne thought. Their relationship gets rocky as Georges gets more comfortable with lying to Anne about who he has spoken to or seen. In one scene we catch Anne and Georges in a heated argument about trusting one another. Georges finally reveals he may have a hunch as to who is terrorizing them, and will not tell Anne who it is. George lets her know it should not be of her concern which really tips Anne off. Anne claims she has not been sleeping and this mystery has gotten her sick, as she even says she is afraid to leave the house. As i watched more of the film, I noticed how Georges sometimes treats Anne as if she is not smart enough or aware enough to help him get to the bottom of this and he treats her very poorly. There seems to be minimal trust and honesty in their relationship. After one of the heated arguments between the two, Anne goes to a café with one of their male friends and seems to be getting a little too close for comfort as she cries on his shoulder and he kisses her hand. Georges definitely did not know Anne was going behind his back and getting comfort from one of their male friends. As the film keeps going it seems that the family has lost touch with each other and have drifted.