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Satantango (1994)

8.019947h 12mHU
Drama

Directed by Béla Tarr

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

7h 12m

Language

HU

Release

February 8, 1994

Director

Béla Tarr

Official Trailer

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Overview

Inhabitants of a small village in Hungary deal with the effects of the fall of Communism. The town's source of revenue, a factory, has closed, and the locals, who include a doctor and three couples, await a cash payment offered in the wake of the shuttering. Irimias, a villager thought to be dead, r...

Cast

Mihály Víg

Mihály Víg

Irimiás

Putyi Horváth

Putyi Horváth

Petrina

Székely B. Miklós

Székely B. Miklós

Futaki

Erika Bók

Erika Bók

Estike

László feLugossy

László feLugossy

Schmidt

Alfréd Járai

Alfréd Járai

Halics

János Derzsi

János Derzsi

Kráner

Irén Szajki

Irén Szajki

Kránerné

Éva Almássy Albert

Éva Almássy Albert

Schmidtné

Erzsébet Gaál

Erzsébet Gaál

Halicsné

Peter Berling

Peter Berling

Orvos

György Barkó

György Barkó

Iskolaigazgató

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Satantango (1994), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Inhabitants of a small village in Hungary deal with the effects of the fall of Communism. The town's source of revenue, a factory, has closed, and the locals, who include a doctor and three couples, await a cash payment offered in the wake of the shuttering. Irimias, a villager thought to be dead, returns and, unbeknownst to the locals, is a police informant. In a scheme, he persuades the villagers to form a commune with him.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Satantango. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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