Werckmeister Harmonies
2001
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Synopsis
A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.
Werckmeister Harmonies (2001) is a 2h 19min drama feature film by Béla Tarr. A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious cir...
Key facts
Cast
Lars Rudolph, Peter Fitz, Hanna Schygulla, Alfréd Járai, Gyula Pauer, János Derzsi, Mihály Kormos, Putyi Horváth
Original language
Hungarian
First release
February 1, 2001 (Hungary)
Production companies
Goëss Film, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, 13 Productions
Based on
The Melancholy of Resistance
Setting
Hungary
Crew
Screenplay
László Krasznahorkai
Producer
Franz Goëss, Joachim von Vietinghoff, Miklós Szita, Paul Saadoun
Cinematography
Emil Novák, Erwin Lanzensberger, Gábor Medvigy, Miklós Gurbán, Patrick De Ranter, Rob Tregenza
Editing
Ágnes Hranitzky
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2023 generic - Short
- Berlin International Film Festival 2001 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2001 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2000 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2000 generic
Titles
| Original title | WERCKMEISTER HARMÓNIÁK | |
| Translated title | Werckmeister Harmonies | English, Québec |
| Alternate title | Les Harmonies de Werckmeister | |
| Alternate title | Die Werckmeisterschen Harmonien |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 4, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Japan | June 29, 2002 |
| Theatrical | France | February 19, 2003 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 18, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Greece | July 16, 2026 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | September 5, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Béla Tarr, Ágnes Hranitzki |
| Cast | Lars Rudolph (János Valuska), Peter Fitz (György Eszter), Hanna Schygulla (Tünde Eszter), Alfréd Járai (Lajos Harrer), Gyula Pauer (Mr. Hagelmayer), János Derzsi (Man In The Broad-Cloth Coat), Mihály Kormos (Factotum), Putyi Horváth (Porter), Éva Almássy Albert (Aunt Piri), Péter Dobai (Chief Constable), László feLugossy (Housepainter), Barna Mihók (Coachman), Sandor Bese (The Prince), Enikő Börcsök, Irén Szajki (Mrs. Harrer), György Barkó (Mr. Nadabán), Dobák Lajos (Mr. Volent), András Fekete (Mr. Árgyelán), Gyuri Dósa Kiss, Józsi Mihályfi, Kati Lázár (Sorter), Viktor Lois (Loader), Béla Máriáss (Mr. Mádai), Mátyás Dráfi (Man In The Fur-Cap), József Ropog (The Man Beside Him) |
| Screenplay | László Krasznahorkai |
| Producer | Franz Goëss, Joachim von Vietinghoff, Miklós Szita, Paul Saadoun |
| Cinematography | Emil Novák, Erwin Lanzensberger, Gábor Medvigy, Miklós Gurbán, Patrick De Ranter, Rob Tregenza |
| Editing | Ágnes Hranitzky |
| Sound | György Kovács |
| Costumes | Erzsébet Rácz, János Breckl |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
