28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Tribute: Béla Tarr
Masterclass: Béla Tarr
60 min.
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In the isolated Hungarian town, the arrival of a peculiar circus, featuring a colossal whale and the mysterious "Prince," disrupts the fragile community. Tensions escalate, leading to a mesmerizing blend of violence and beauty in Béla Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky's 2000 film. This cinematic masterpiece, with its exceptional cast and evocative score, explores the depths of human nature within a desolate landscape."And then... complete silence."
Werckmeister Harmonies
Ágnes Hranitzky, Béla Tarr
Hungary, France, Germany, Italy / 2000 / 145 min.
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Czech Premiere