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Renowned Hungarian Director Béla Tarr Passes Away at 70

Published January 6, 2026, 13:10
Renowned Hungarian Director Béla Tarr Passes Away at 70

Renowned Hungarian director Béla Tarr has passed away at the age of 70 after a long illness. The European Film Academy bids farewell to him as one of the most important filmmakers in the world, with a strong political and artistic voice. Tarr was known for his strictly personal cinematic style, long takes, black and white photography, and contemplative pace. Among his most famous films are “Damnation,” “Sátántangó,” “Werckmeister Harmonies,” and “The Turin Horse,” the latter marking his departure from directing feature films.