1994 · 432 min · NR

Satantango

Name: Satantango
Genre: Drama
Released: 1994
Duration: 432 min
Cast: Mihály Víg, Putyi Horváth, Székely B. Miklós, Erika Bók, László feLugossy

Directed by Béla Tarr · Drama

Satantango (1994) is a Drama film, directed by Béla Tarr set in Hungary during the 1990s.

A con artist, with a bleak and contemplative tone. Themes of betrayal and isolation play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.

Composer

Mihály Víg

Cinematography

Gábor Medvigy

Cast

Mihály VígPutyi HorváthSzékely B. MiklósErika BókLászló feLugossyAlfréd JáraiJános DerzsiIrén Szajki

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Hungary

Setting

Rural

When

1990s

Premise & themes

Premise

Con Artist

Themes

Betrayal Isolation

Structure

Non Linear / Fractured Timeline Multiple Perspectives

Tone

BleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Slow Burn

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Satantango

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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