Sátántangó (1994)

8.2Not Rated450 min

1994 film by Béla Tarr

Sátántangó (Hungarian: [ˈʃaːtaːntɒŋɡoː], also known in English as Satan's Tango) is a 1994 epic drama film directed and co-written by Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr. Shot in black-and-white and running for more than seven hours, it is based on the 1985 novel by László Krasznahorkai, whose works Tarr frequently adapted after his 1988 film Damnation. Tarr had hoped to make the film since 1985 but was unable to proceed with production due to the strict political environment in Hungary.

The film was an international co-production between Hungarian, German, and Swiss companies. Sátántangó has received widespread critical acclaim from film critics. In 2012, it appeared in the British Film Institute's Sight & Sound critics' top 50 films.

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What is Sátántangó about?
Sátántangó (1994) — In a small, dilapidated village in 1990s Hungary, life has come to a virtual stand-still. The autumn rains have started. A few of the villagers expect to receive a large cash payment that evening, and then plan to leave. Some want to abscond earlier with more than their fair shar
Is Sátántangó based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Sátántangó scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.