Werckmeister Harmonies (2001)
A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.
Director: Béla Tarr
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: February 1, 2001
Cast
- Lars Rudolph - János Valuska
- Peter Fitz - György Eszter
- Hanna Schygulla - Tünde Eszter
- Alfréd Járai - Lajos Harrer
- Gyula Pauer - Mr. Hagelmayer
- János Derzsi - Man In The Broad-Cloth Coat
- Mihály Kormos - Factotum
- Putyi Horváth - Porter
- Éva Almássy Albert - Aunt Piri
- Péter Dobai - Chief Constable
Screenplay
- László Krasznahorkai
- Béla Tarr (Co-Writer)
- László Krasznahorkai (Novel)
Music: Mihály Víg
Cinematography: Miklós Gurbán, Patrick De Ranter
Editing: Ágnes Hranitzky
Production: Goëss Film, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, 13 Prods
Country: France, Germany, Hungary
Language: Magyar, Slovenčina
Box Office: $64,974
Original Language: hu
Themes
Unwavering Faith and Hope, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
small town, dancer, based on novel or book, darkness, circus, faith, chaos, whale, philosophy, allegory, delusion, hungary, symbolism, surrealism, family relationships
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Werckmeister Harmonies about?
- A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.
- Who directed Werckmeister Harmonies?
- Werckmeister Harmonies was directed by Béla Tarr.
- Who stars in Werckmeister Harmonies?
- Werckmeister Harmonies stars Lars Rudolph, Peter Fitz, Hanna Schygulla, Alfréd Járai, Gyula Pauer, János Derzsi.
- How long is Werckmeister Harmonies?
- Werckmeister Harmonies has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Werckmeister Harmonies?
- Werckmeister Harmonies is a Drama film.
- How much did Werckmeister Harmonies gross?
- Werckmeister Harmonies grossed $64,974 worldwide.
- Where was Werckmeister Harmonies produced?
- Werckmeister Harmonies was produced in France, Germany, Hungary.
- What are the themes of Werckmeister Harmonies?
- The themes of Werckmeister Harmonies include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.