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Requiem

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Michaela, an epileptic, enrolls in college to study education. She goes off her medication and soon begins hearing voices and seeing apparitions that tell her to avoid religious objects, although she is devoutly Roman Catholic. One priest scoffs at the idea that Michaela could be possessed by demons, but a younger pastor arranges an exorcism for the young woman.
Requiem

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Critics Consensus

This harrowing, naturalistic drama holds you in its grip through Huller's intense performance.

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Helen O'Hara Empire Magazine Dec 30, 2006
4/5
A tragic tale of teen rebellion and misplaced faith, this is a sober and sobering account of a young girl's untimely end, made enthralling by great performances and restrained direction. Go to Full Review Wesley Morris Boston Globe Nov 24, 2006
3/4
Working from an economical and intelligent script by Bernd Lange , Schmid directs his first feature with the easy conviction that eluded the makers of the preposterous Emily Rose. Go to Full Review David Mattin BBC.com Nov 21, 2006
4/5
A naturalistic and thrillingly powerful film, with a stand-out performance from Hller at its centre. Go to Full Review Emma Wolfe SpookyAstronauts Oct 26, 2020
It really lured me in... very interesting to see the way things play out. Go to Full Review Ryan Pollard Starburst Mar 16, 2018
6/10
In the end, Requiem is something of a disappointment. Go to Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Mar 15, 2007
2.5/5
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Camilo R @RT97244174 Aug 19, 2025 Despite the good story that could be drawn from it and the actress's good performance, the film ultimately goes nowhere See more diane S @RT11306624 Mar 24, 2024 Can't stand that actress but a really good movie nonetheless. See more Alec B @Alec97 Jan 10, 2024 A refreshingly blunt movie about the dangers of treating faith as fact. See more Oct 19, 2021 A refreshingly blunt movie about the dangers of treating faith as fact. See more Apr 2, 2021 Ez egy rakas szar volt See more Guilherme Z @GuiZahn Oct 30, 2019 A bit too slow to be truly enjoyable See more Read all reviews
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Hans-Christian Schmid

Director

Sandra Hüller

Michaela Klingler

Burghart Klaußner

Karl Klingler

Imogen Kogge

Marianne Klingler

Anna Blomeier

Hanna Imhof

Nicholas Reinke

Stefan Weiser

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Requiem

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Synopsis Michaela, an epileptic, enrolls in college to study education. She goes off her medication and soon begins hearing voices and seeing apparitions that tell her to avoid religious objects, although she is devoutly Roman Catholic. One priest scoffs at the idea that Michaela could be possessed by demons, but a younger pastor arranges an exorcism for the young woman.
Director
Hans-Christian Schmid
Producer
Hans-Christian Schmid
Screenwriter
Bernd Lange
Production Co
Südwestdeutscher Rundfunk (SWR), Arte, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Bayerischer Rundfunk, 23/5 Filmproduktion GmbH
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
German
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.6K
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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