Béla Tarr

Director

Born: July 21, 1955
Died: January 6, 2026 (age 70)
From: Pécs, Hungary

Béla Tarr (July 21, 1955 – January 6, 2026) was a Hungarian filmmaker. Much of his work is marked by philosophical elements and a pessimistic view of humanity. His films utilize unconventional storytelling methods, such as long takes and/or non-professional actors to achieve realism. Debuting with Family Nest in 1979, Tarr underwent a period of what he refers to as "social cinema", aimed at…

Filmography (32)

FUKUSHIMA with BÉLA TARR (2025)
Self
Missing People (2019)
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A Country Divided
A Country Divided (2018)
Muhamed
Muhamed (2017)
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About Cinema (2015)
Self
Tarr Béla: I Used to Be a Filmmaker (2014)
Himself
The State That I Am Fish (2011)
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The Turin Horse (2011)
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Béla Tarr: Mysterious Harmonies (2008)
Himself
The Man from London (2008)
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365 Day Project (2007)
Self
Visions of Europe (2004)
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Prologue (2004)
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Werckmeister Harmonies (2001)
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György Fehér's Films According to Béla Tarr (2001)
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Journey on the Plain (1995)
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Satantango (1994)
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City Life (1990)
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The Last Boat (1990)
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Damnation (1988)
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Season of Monsters (1987)
Autumn Almanac (1984)
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The Doctor's Pupil (1984)
The Prefab People (1982)
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Macbeth (1982)
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The Outsider (1981)
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Diplomafilm (1981)
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Family Nest (1979)
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Cinemarxism (1979)
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Hotel Magnezit (1978)
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