The White Ribbon (2009)
0.1187Canon Score · ranked #244 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.
Why it ranks #244
Every list on which The White Ribbon appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC 100 Greatest of 21st Century (2016) | Major international poll | #18 / 102 |
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Critics' canon | #21 / 98 |
| Rolling Stone 21st Century 100 (2025) | Critics' canon | #83 / 102 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #277 / 500 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Cannes Palme d'Or winners | Award | Winner |