Satantango (1994)★ 8.4/10
- Drama
Directed by: Béla Tarr
Written by: László Krasznahorkai, Mihály Vig, Péter Dobai, Barna Mihók, Béla Tarr
On the eve of a big payment, collective‑farm residents face ruin when Irimiás—a coworker presumed dead—returns.
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Chad_RatcliffSeptember 18, 2025
Chad_RatcliffSeptember 18, 2025Spanning over seven hours, with stark black-and-white imagery, deliberate pacing, and a heavy atmosphere, the film is poetic in its language—whether in dialogue, narration, or monologue—and philosophical in tone, leaving space for reflection as well as narrative engagement.
C
Cesar_DunlapSeptember 18, 2025
Cesar_DunlapSeptember 18, 2025At 450 minutes and famed for its long takes, this film is deeply engaging from start to finish. Every extended shot is meaningful and suspenseful, often revealing crucial information. Even static frames build anticipation for the following events when paired with music.
F
FilmX5February 10, 2023
FilmX5February 10, 2023Satantango
A 450-minute movie. Countless long shots. I want to know when it was released that year, did the cinema include lunch?
