The Turin Horse15

Directed by Béla Tarr & Ágnes Hranitzky | Hungary | 2011 | 2h 35m | Hungarian w/ English subtitles | Starring János Derzsi, Erika Bók, Mihály Kormos

In the desolate Hungarian countryside, a frail farmer and his daughter struggle to eke out a living amidst harsh conditions. Their lives take a profound turn when their horse unexpectedly refuses to work. Inspired by an anecdote involving German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, late master filmmaker Béla Tarr creates an melancholic parable that captivates with its thought-provoking exploration of the universe’s unsettling indifference toward humanity. Winner of the Silver Bear (Jury Grand Prize) at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival.

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Reviews

‘A magnificent, towering achievement.’
★★★★★
Matthew Thrift, Little White Lies

‘It feels like the creation story in reverse — a terrible, unavoidable walk into the dark.’
★★★★★
Dave Calhoun, The Times

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