Béla Tarr's 2000 film <i>The Werckmeister Harmonies</i> deals with troubling events in a small town in Hungarian's eastern plains. After an opening scene showing simpleton postman János demonstrating to a bar full of drunks how the Earth and moon rotate around the sun with the help of three of the old geezers, he does his rounds in the early morning. Posters put up advertise the arrival of a giant whale with special…
Top 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
Reviews
With the temperature well below zero, it's odd to see the rural population of the Hungarian plain standing around awaiting the ultimate in circus attractions (if not the ultimate nightmare for the taxidermist). A giant whale is revealed and, well, many of them have no idea what to make of it. As it remains, it attracts visitors from all around and their arrival starts to cause friction amidst this small community.…
FAQ about Werckmeister Harmonies
What is Werckmeister Harmonies about?
A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.
When was Werckmeister Harmonies released?
Werckmeister Harmonies was released in 2001.
What genres does Werckmeister Harmonies belong to?
Werckmeister Harmonies is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Werckmeister Harmonies?
The cast of Werckmeister Harmonies includes Lars Rudolph, Peter Fitz, Hanna Schygulla, Alfréd Járai, Gyula Pauer.