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71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (2005): Ratings & Plot

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71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance is a 2005 drama directed by Michael Haneke. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metascore
71
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71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Michael Haneke
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
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The story

What Is 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance About?

The premise of 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On Christmas Eve, the life of a young man takes a dark turn, leading to a series of escalating events with tragic consequences. A devastating chain reaction unfolds, impacting numerous lives and leaving a lasting mark of sorrow and loss as the night progresses.

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance

Directed by Michael Haneke.

From the director

More from Michael Haneke

More films directed by Michael Haneke, best-rated first: Amour, Caché (Hidden), The White Ribbon and The Piano Teacher.

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Ratings

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Plot

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance Plot Summary

What happens in 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film begins with impactful intertitles that detail a horrific mass killing. It then unfolds through flashbacks over the preceding months, illustrating the lives of various individuals in Vienna. One poignant story follows a young Romanian boy who daringly crosses the border under the cover of night, navigating a treacherous swamp and concealing himself within a truck. Upon reaching Vienna, he finds himself living on the streets, begging to survive.

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71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance?

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance released?

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance was released on October 26, 2005.

Who directed 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance?

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance was directed by Michael Haneke.

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How is 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance rated?

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.

Does 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance have a post-credit scene?

No. 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance in?

The original language of 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance is German.

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