: During her war crimes trial, Hanna chooses to accept a life sentence for a crime she didn't solely commit rather than admit she cannot read or write.

The movie is set in post-WWII Germany and tells the story of Michael Berg (David Kross), a young man who has an intense and secretive affair with an older woman, Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet). Years later, Michael reflects on their relationship and the guilt and shame that Hanna carried with her.

The Reader features outstanding performances from its lead actors, Kate Winslet and David Kross. Winslet delivers a nuanced and captivating portrayal of Hanna Schmitz, bringing depth and complexity to a character that is both seductive and despicable. Kross, in his film debut, provides a sensitive and vulnerable performance as Michael Berg, conveying the character's emotional turmoil and inner conflict.

The film’s central irony is that Hanna chooses to be sentenced to life in prison rather than admit she is illiterate, a secret she believes is more shameful than her past actions. Technical Details & "Dual Audio 24l"