Re. the above, this quote from Haneke is perfect: "I see myself not as a misanthrope but as a philanthrope. I think that if I were a misanthrope that I would be making escapist mainstream movies that assume people are so dumb that they’re not able to talk about serious matters."

Hypocrisy Exists Everywhere: Michael Haneke on “Happy End” | Interviews | Roger Ebert

An interview with the director of this week's "Happy End."