France / May 19, 2000 / Cannes Directors' Fortnight
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| József Ropog | The Man Beside Him |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Werckmeister harmóniák |
| Original language | Magyar (HU) |
| Spoken languages | Magyar, Slovenčina |
| Production countries | France, Germany, Hungary |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Goëss Film, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, 13 Prods |
| Release date | 1 febbraio 2001 |
| Production | Paul Saadoun, Miklós Szita, Ralph E. Cotta, Joachim von Vietinghoff, Franz Goëss, Béla Tarr |
| Writer | László Krasznahorkai, Béla Tarr |
| Editing | Ágnes Hranitzky |
| Cinematography | Miklós Gurbán, Patrick De Ranter, Emil Novák, Erwin Lanzensberger, Gábor Medvigy, Rob Tregenza |
| Assistant directors | Béla Tarr, Ágnes Hranitzky |
| Camera operators | Miklós Gurbán, Patrick De Ranter, Emil Novák, Erwin Lanzensberger, Gábor Medvigy, Rob Tregenza |
| Additional photography | Miklós Gurbán, Patrick De Ranter, Emil Novák, Erwin Lanzensberger, Gábor Medvigy, Rob Tregenza |
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| Production design | Zsuzsa Mihalek, Sándor Katona, Béla Zsolt Tóth |
| Art direction | Zsuzsa Mihalek, Sándor Katona, Béla Zsolt Tóth |
| Set decoration | Zsuzsa Mihalek, Sándor Katona, Béla Zsolt Tóth |
| Music | Mihály Víg, László Gyõrffy, György Kovács, Gábor ifj. Erdélyi, Csaba Erös |
| Sound | Mihály Víg, László Gyõrffy, György Kovács, Gábor ifj. Erdélyi, Csaba Erös |
| Costume design | Erzsébet Rácz, János Breckl |
| Makeup | Erzsébet Rácz, János Breckl |
| Hairstyling | Erzsébet Rácz, János Breckl |
| Revenue | 64.974 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 15, 2000 / Toronto International Film Festival
Germany / Feb 11, 2001 / Berlin International Film Festival
China / Apr 16, 2026 / Beijing International Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Oct 10, 2001
Japan / Jun 29, 2002
Theatrical release
Hungary / Feb 01, 2001 / 12
Netherlands / Apr 04, 2002
France / Feb 19, 2003
United Kingdom / Apr 18, 2003
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