Requiem

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Requiem

2006

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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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

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.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

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.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 24, 2006

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David Mattin

BBC.com

A naturalistic and thrillingly powerful film, with a stand-out performance from Hller at its centre.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 21, 2006

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Emma Wolfe

SpookyAstronauts

It really lured me in... very interesting to see the way things play out.

Oct 26, 2020

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Ryan Pollard

Starburst

In the end, Requiem is something of a disappointment.

Rated: 6/10

Mar 16, 2018

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 15, 2007

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Camilo R

Despite the good story that could be drawn from it and the actress's good performance, the film ultimately goes nowhere

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/25

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diane S

Can't stand that actress but a really good movie nonetheless.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/24/24

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Alec B

A refreshingly blunt movie about the dangers of treating faith as fact.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Audience Member

A refreshingly blunt movie about the dangers of treating faith as fact.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Ez egy rakas szar volt

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

A bit too slow to be truly enjoyable

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Sandra Hüller

Michaela Klingler

Burghart Klaußner

Karl Klingler

Imogen Kogge

Marianne Klingler

Anna Blomeier

Hanna Imhof

Nicholas Reinke

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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