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Renowned Hungarian Director Béla Tarr Dies at 70

Published January 6, 2026, 15:12
Renowned Hungarian Director Béla Tarr Dies at 70

Renowned Hungarian director Béla Tarr passed away today at the age of 70, after a long illness. Tarr was known for his distinctly personal cinematic style, featuring long takes, black and white photography, and a contemplative pace in his films. He leaves behind a significant body of work, including films such as “Damnation,” “Sátántangó,” “Werckmeister Harmonies,” and “The Turin Horse,” which also marked his departure from directing feature-length films. He was a strong intellectual presence with public interventions on issues of politics, society, and human existence.