Satan Tango
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Satan Tango |
| Original title | Sátántangó |
| Country of production | Hungary , Germany , Switzerland |
| original language | Hungarian |
| Publishing year | 1994 |
| length | 450 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Béla Tarr |
| script | Béla Tarr, László Krasznahorkai |
| production | György Fehér |
| music | Mihály Víg |
| camera | Gábor Medvigy |
| cut | Ágnes Hranitzky |
| occupation | |
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Satanstango (original title: Sátántangó ) is a feature film by the Hungarian director Béla Tarr from 1994.
The film, shot in black and white, is based on the novel of the same name by the author László Krasznahorkai . With a running time of 450 minutes, it is considered one of the longest films of all time.
action
In a half-abandoned village in the Hungarian lowlands, the life of the remaining inhabitants is characterized by poverty and a lack of prospects. The news of the imminent return of the presumed dead Irimias puts the village community in an unexpected euphoria. But the supposed savior and his companion Petrina work undercover for the police authorities and know how to skillfully use the naivety of the residents.
background
The film consists of twelve parts that correspond to the chapters of the novel. Characteristic of Béla Tarr's work are the extremely long shots , which usually stretch over several minutes.
The film premiered in Hungary on February 8, 1994. It celebrated its international premiere on February 18, 1994 in the forum of the 44th Berlinale .
reception
In the survey of film critics carried out every ten years by Sight & Sound magazine , Satanstango was ranked 35th on the list of the best films of all time in 2012.
Web links
- Satantango in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Satanstango at Rotten Tomatoes (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Start dates for Satanstango , in the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Critics' Top 250 Films on the BFI website