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Requiem is a 2006 German drama film directed by Hans-Christian Schmid. It stars Sandra Hüller as an epileptic woman, Michaela Klingler, believed by members of her church and herself to be possessed. The film steers clear of special effects or dramatic music and instead presents documentary style filmmaking, which focuses on Michaela’s struggle to lead a normal life, trapped in a limbo which could either represent demonic possession or mental illness, focusing on the latter.

The film is a fictionalized depiction of the real-life events of the exorcism of Anneliese Michel (21 September 1952 – 1 July 1976), a German woman who was believed to have been possessed by six or more demons. These events also served as the basis of Scott Derrickson's 2005 film The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Hüller received the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival for her performance.

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Requiem tells the true story on which The Exorcism of Emily Rose is based. It's a rather dry and sometimes dull film, but the performance by Sandra Hüller in the leading role elevates it above mediocrity. It feels longer than its 90-minutes running time and yet, at the end, it is way too rushed from the start of the exorcism to her death, but there are some genuinely emotional moments here.

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