Bela Tarr's basic filmic style is obtuse and ponderous. That's kinda the whole point. Bit of an awful pain if you're not in the mood but can be great sometimes, especially as a contrast to normal Hollywood fare. I do think that The Wreckminster Harmonies is an amazing film, and it's guilty of the same sins.
I did watch the whole seven hours of Satantango - partly as an act of personal endurance but I did enjoy it. Some amazing parts and hella trudging. I think the whole act of taking up so much of one's time for filmic payoff is part of what he's doing. Trying to push the boundaries of our viewing experience - monotony or meditation, it can go either way.
I did watch the whole seven hours of Satantango - partly as an act of personal endurance but I did enjoy it. Some amazing parts and hella trudging. I think the whole act of taking up so much of one's time for filmic payoff is part of what he's doing. Trying to push the boundaries of our viewing experience - monotony or meditation, it can go either way.
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