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Based on the book "Der Vorleser" by Bernhard Schlink.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.

Features: Deleted scenes; Adapting a timeless masterpiece: making "The reader"; a conversation with David Kross & Stephen Daldry; Kate Winslet on the art of aging Hanna Schmitz; A new voice: a look at composer Nico Muhly; Coming to grips with the past: production designer Brigitte Broch; theatrical trailer.

Directors of photography, Roger Deakins, Chris Menges ; production designer, Brigitte Broch ; editor, Claire Simpson ; music, Nico Muhly.

Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, David Kross, Lena Olin, Bruno Ganz.

Post-WWII, Germany. Michael Berg is a teenager who becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from different works of literature. Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life, only this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives.

MPAA rating: R; for some scenes of sexuality and nudity.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital 5.1.

For private home use only.

English or French with optional Spanish or English subtitles.

Academy Awards 2009: Winner, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet.