Benny's Video
Synopsis
A 14-year-old video enthusiast obsessed with violent films decides to make one of his own and show it to his parents, with tragic results.
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Mark Kermode reviews Benny's Video (1992) | BFI PlayerOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-10-02
Top Cast
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Arno Frisch
Benny
Angela Winkler
Anna, Benny's Mother
Ulrich Mühe
Georg, Benny's Father
Stephanie Brehme
Evi, Benny's Sister
Stefan Polasek
Ricci
Ingrid Stassner
Girl
Martin Schoendelin
Sales manager in videostore (uncredited)
Christian Pundy
Max Berner
Shelley Kästner
Hanspeter Müller
Wolfgang Böck
Cecile Gordon
Paulus Manker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 23, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Haneke
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Haneke
- Original Score
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Original Title
- Benny's Video
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Wega Film, Langfilm, Bernard Lang AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Haneke
Michael Haneke
Johann Sebastian Bach
Christian Berger
Marie Homolkova
Gebhard Zupan, Veit Heiduschka, Bernard Lang, Michael Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Haneke
Director
Christoph Kanter
Production Design
Erika Navas
Costume Design
Michael Haneke
Screenplay
Marie Homolkova
Editor
Veit Heiduschka
Producer
Bernard Lang
Producer
Christian Berger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benny's Video
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What is Benny's Video about?
A 14-year-old video enthusiast obsessed with violent films decides to make one of his own and show it to his parents, with tragic results.
Who directed Benny's Video?
Benny's Video was directed by Michael Haneke.
Who stars in Benny's Video?
The principal cast of Benny's Video includes Arno Frisch, Angela Winkler, Ulrich Mühe, Stephanie Brehme, Stefan Polasek.
When was Benny's Video released and how long is it?
Benny's Video was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Benny's Video?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benny's Video was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Benny's Video?
Benny's Video holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).