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Arthouse Giant Béla Tarr Dies at 70
6 Jan
Summary
- Acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr has died at the age of 70.
- His unique style influenced directors like Jim Jarmusch and Gus Van Sant.
- Tarr dedicated his later career to teaching and fostering new filmmaking talent.
Hungarian arthouse director Béla Tarr, a pivotal figure in contemporary cinema, died at age 70 after a long illness. Known for his stark black-and-white visuals and immersive "temporal realism," Tarr's nine feature films, starting with "Family Nest" in 1979 and concluding with "The Turin Horse" in 2011, challenged conventional narratives.
His 1994 masterpiece "Sátántangó" is a cornerstone of the slow cinema movement, significantly impacting filmmakers like Gus Van Sant and Jim Jarmusch. Tarr, a vocal critic of nationalism, also actively engaged in political discourse and advocated for peace.
Following his directorial career, Tarr committed to nurturing new talent, establishing the film.factory school in Sarajevo in 2012. He collaborated with renowned artists and actors, shaping a new generation of filmmakers through his educational initiatives worldwide.
