description Sátántangó Overview
Sátántangó is a lengthy 1994 Hungarian drama directed by Béla Tarr, adapting László Krasznahorkai’s novel. The film, shot in black and white over seven hours, was conceived of since 1985 but delayed due to political restrictions within Hungary. It represents Tarr's continuation of adaptations from his earlier work, *Damnation*.
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info Sátántangó Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 1994 |
help Sátántangó FAQ
How long is Satantango?
Bela Tarr's Satantango runs about 7 hours and 19 minutes. It is divided into 12 parts, echoing the tango structure of moving forward and backward.
What novel is Satantango based on?
The film adapts Laszlo Krasznahorkai's 1985 novel Satantango. Krasznahorkai also worked with Bela Tarr on later films such as Werckmeister Harmonies and The Turin Horse.
Why is Satantango shot in black and white with long takes?
Tarr uses black-and-white photography and extremely long takes to emphasize time, decay, and repetition in a collapsing rural community. The opening cattle sequence alone is one of the film's famous endurance tests.
Where does Satantango fit in Bela Tarr's career?
Released in 1994, it is one of Tarr's defining mature works after Damnation from 1988. It helped establish his international reputation for slow cinema and formally rigorous long-take filmmaking.
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