Werckmeister Harmonies
Seen it?2001 | 139 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$65K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 118K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Béla Tarr
- Lars RudolphJános Valuska
- Peter FitzGyörgy Eszter
- Hanna SchygullaTünde Eszter
- Alfréd JáraiLajos Harrer
- Gyula PauerMr. Hagelmayer
- János DerzsiMan In The Broad-Cloth Coat
- Mihály KormosFactotum
- Putyi HorváthPorter
- Éva Almássy AlbertAunt Piri
- Péter DobaiChief Constable