The Time of the Wolf (2003)
An apocalyptic calamity has left the people of Europe struggling to survive amidst drastic shortages of food and water. A couple decides to flee the city to their country house with what meager supplies they can find in hopes of protecting their children. To their surprise and horror they find the house already occupied by another equally desperate family. The ensuing confrontation forever changes their -- setting them adrift in a chaotic, often indifferent world in which their survival hinges on the strained compassion of those they encounter. (Palm Pictures)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Michael Haneke
Written By: Michael Haneke
Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Olivier Gourmet, Béatrice Dalle, Patrice Chéreau, Brigitte Roüan, Maurice Bénichou, Rona Hartner, Lucas Biscombe
Genre: Drama
AKA: Wolfzeit
Country: Austria, France, Germany
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The Time of the Wolf belongs to 22 collections
1. 21st Century Top 250 (collaborative: moderated by dardan - 49 stars)
2. Fuck my life (collaborative: moderated by Dorkovsky - 38 stars)
3. Post Apocalyptic (collaborative: moderated by edkrak - 27 stars)
4. Films available in HD (collaborative: moderated by kubricksucks - 13 stars)
5. Doubling The Canon (collaborative - 13 stars)
6. Future (collaborative: moderated by djross - 12 stars)
7. similar to julien donkey boy (public: kikifas - 8 stars)
8. Arthouse Horror (collaborative: moderated by BeeDub - 6 stars)
9. Doubling The Canon (2010 update) (collaborative: moderated by MMAlpha - 5 stars)
10. Near future (collaborative: moderated by djross - 4 stars)
11. Cinemascope (collaborative - 3 stars)
12. Aughties Films to See (public: theficionado - 3 stars)
13. Coheed's Films I Need To See Or Try To Track Down (public: Coheed - 3 stars)
14. DtC Doubling the Canon 2022 Nominees (collaborative: moderated by lineuphere - 2 stars)
15. Doubling the Canon (2011 update) (collaborative: moderated by MMAlpha - 1 star)
16. Doubling the Canon (2012 update) (collaborative: moderated by Cinephile - 1 star)
17. Cinema Sewer (collaborative: moderated by mattburgess)
18. D:Movies (public: ptkw)
19. Djross French feature films I've seen (public: djross)
20. seen in 2018 (public: sproost)
21. Post Apocalyptic (public: Unsaintly)
22. on PLEX (public: ozdemibr)
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KasperL | 70 65th |
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Haneke's postapocalyptic tale is, as is usually the case with the Austrian director, unflinching. It's a very slow movie which some will find uncompromising, others uninteresting. Falling somewhere in between, I respect Haneke's choices but, that said, would have appreciated a bit more closure.
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Rufam | 65 42nd |
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"Le temps du loup", a grim, often chilling and definitely uneven post-apocalyptic tale, is one of Haneke's lesser films but it's still worthwhile. There are scenes of remarkable power, but also long stretches of dullness. Because of the disjointed narrative and lack of urgency, the film doesn't manage to dig as deep as it could have or leave a major emotional impact. Instead, there are sporadic potent scenes that are enough, along with some striking images, to make the film worth-seeing.
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MartinTeller | 75 54th |
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What I find interesting about Haneke's films is that they're cautionary tales, as if he needs to warn us: "this could happen to you, and you'd better be ready for it". There are elements to this story that are dark and fascinating, unfortunately it kind of falls into a rut early on and rarely climbs out. Something bad happens, there's a fight, Isabelle Huppert cries. Rinse and repeat. The specifics vary, of course, but it does get a little tiresome.
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SlrSoapbox | 0 0th |
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I've been to funerals more cheerful than this. And no, I'm not going to give points for artistic achievement because I'd rather get a root canal than watch this again.
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djross | 30 13th |
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Rather tedious.
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auritech | 80 76th |
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Haneke creates a film here that captures the claustrophobia and paranoia of post-apocalyptic times, something that most soulless Road Warrior imitators could never achieve. The only flaws remain Haneke's trademark plodding, ultraslow pacing, and some unnecessarily graphic animal killing scenes. But other than that, a great film in an otherwise formulaic genre.
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Suture Self | 4 35th |
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The opening scene is strong and then it all goes downhill from there. Tedious and without much to say.
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JooJoo | 3 30th |
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An apocalyptic setting should not have me yawning this much.
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muutanet | 74 72nd |
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How many people out there can survive without society and modern civilization invention? This question in mind Haneke made his very depressive, raw and real story in present day (or near future) France. Flick gave only a peek what has happened before, which was a pretty brutal and genius way to tell the story. It was so real that it was uneasy to follow; you were there and you feel like you did not wanted to be or even think to review it again.
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DavidBlast | 60 54th |
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Haneke is no fan of man, and he flat out hates classical narrative structure. 'Le Temps Du Loup' roams too much about for my taste, and although Haneke's complete refusal at throwing the audience any narrative pointers is part of the game, you have to be calmer than me to truly enjoy the grueling pace, without musical cues or tension building to soothe the trip. That said, in a time where all others swear to a clichéd formula, Haneke's approach is slowly making him one of my favorite directors.
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| Average Percentile 53.45% from 657 Ratings |  |