Satantango
Originally released in 1994. Satantango is a drama film. directed by Béla Tarr. With a runtime of 7h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mihály Víg, Putyi Horváth, and Székely B. Miklós
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
7h 12m
432 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (290 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion
- Vega Film
- Mozgókép Innovációs Társulás és Alapítvány
- Magyar Televízió
- TSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Satantango about?
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...
Who directed Satantango?
Satantango was directed by Béla Tarr.
How long is Satantango?
Satantango has a runtime of 7 hours and 12 minutes (432 minutes total).
When was Satantango released?
Satantango was released on February 8, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Satantango?
The main cast of Satantango includes Mihály Víg, Putyi Horváth, Székely B. Miklós, Erika Bók, László feLugossy.
Is Satantango worth watching?
Satantango has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 290 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.